The University of California will clarify policies against disruptive protesting, including prohibitions on encampments and unauthorized structures, and banning masks to conceal identities.
Critics argue the new rules signify an authoritarian approach to managing protests, claiming these actions are unconstitutional and threaten free speech on campus.
Activists contend that penalizing students for wearing masks infringes upon individual rights, especially given the ongoing public health concerns regarding airborne diseases like COVID-19.
A university spokesperson stated that if masks are used during policy violations, it may imply an attempt to evade identification, thus justifying their ban in protests.
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