Reinstating masking law will “protect New Yorkers from some of the most terrifying periods in our history,” an NAACP leader said.
(June 28, 2024 / JNS) A coalition of faith and civil leaders is demanding that New York State reinstate its law banning wearing masks in public places after months of violent anti-Israel protesters wearing face coverings.
The campaign, called Unmask NY, has garnered the support of New York City’s mayor.
“New York City will always defend your right to free speech and will continue to protect public health, but we are increasingly seeing masked protestors using anonymity to intimidate, threaten and break the law,” Eric Adams said on Thursday. “This behavior is unacceptable, and we will not tolerate it.”