Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a controversial law banning face coverings in public, claimed to be a public safety measure against crimes committed by masked individuals.
The law includes exemptions for health and religious reasons, aiming to address crimes like antisemitic incidents and other felonies associated with wearing masks.
Critics argue the law jeopardizes peaceful protest rights, labeling it as 'political theater.' Local Democratic leaders anticipate it will be challenged in court.
Legislator Howard Kopel indicated the measure was introduced in response to a surge in antisemitic incidents often involving individuals in masks since the commencement of the Israel-Hamas war.
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