New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering reinstating a ban on masks amid a rise in antisemitic protests. The proposed measure aims to prevent protesters from concealing their identities during hate-fueled demonstrations. Several Jewish community leaders in New York City have advocated for the revival of the anti-mask law to curb the anonymity of individuals committing hate crimes. The discussion comes as New York officials report an increase in antisemitic attacks by masked protesters. The potential ban has sparked a debate, with some arguing that it could undermine efforts to depoliticize and normalize mask-wearing in the context of ongoing COVID-19 concerns. Hochul is also considering banning masks on NYC subways due to the rise in anti-Israel protests.
I am all in on this. Pro Hamas protestors wear masks to intimidate people and hide their identity just like the KKK did. Thank you @NYCMayor . You are showing us what it means to be a leader by calling for this ban. @OneCityRisingNY @JCAndersonNYC @SamAntar @RezaC1 @nycpix…
NY quickly got rid of its antimask laws during COVID, and Adams/Hochul want them back to stop Gaza protesters from concealing their faces https://t.co/lGHmpThkhc https://t.co/SBc4GVyX4d
Gov. Hochul considers NYC subway mask ban due to rise in anti-Israel protests. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/NyFRDLsCcA
The recent rise in antisemitic attacks by protesters wearing masks has some New York officials calling to reinstate a ban on face coverings at demonstrations. @MKramerTV reports. https://t.co/0NROCLE8w4
NY needs to outlaw masking at protests NOW before more antisemitic goons run wild https://t.co/PRrfYK2X3N https://t.co/ym98oHrNWA
Gov. Hochul considering banning people from wearing masks on NYC subways https://t.co/5HiSnb3OnE
With a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, several Jewish community leaders in NYC are advocating for the revival of an anti-mask law to prevent protesters from concealing their identities during hate-fueled demonstrations, according to a report. https://t.co/mzQ17F4Czv https://t.co/xAFVE69ZlC
Hochul open to NY mask ban’s return amid rise in antisemitic protests I'm calling on ALL politicians to get behind this. Enough is enough. These people are committing hate crimes and violent acts then hide behind their masks . https://t.co/jZBuB62Db6
UPDATE: NY Governor Kathy Hochul said on CNN last night that she is considering a ban on masks. @GovKathyHochul this is absolutely shameful! New York has suffered so much from COVID, and COVID is not over. We should be normalize and depoliticizing masks, not banning them. https://t.co/1yLqE3If6k
Hochul open to NY mask ban’s return amid rise in antisemitic protests https://t.co/kwZyhJNPAd https://t.co/XUCtsncBO3