Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, called the measure “a pivotal step in combating the rise of antisemitic incidents in the United States since Oct. 7.”
(August 18, 2024 / JNS) A regular sight at pro-Hamas protests inspired the Nassau County Legislature on Long Island, N.Y., to take action curtailing activists’ efforts to conceal their identities.
The “Mask Transparency Act” went into effect in the New York county on Wednesday, having passed earlier this month and then signed by Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman.
Individuals who use masks to hide their faces during protests will face as much as one year in prison and a $1,000 fine. The measure makes exceptions for masks worn for health or religious reasons.
