Civil rights leaders have launched the 'UnMaskHateNY' campaign in response to a significant rise in antisemitic incidents reported by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The campaign, backed by groups such as the NAACP New York Conference and the National Urban League, is advocating for new legislation to ban the wearing of masks during protests in New York State. This initiative aims to address concerns about masked individuals engaging in harassment, vandalism, and physical assaults, particularly targeting Jewish communities. The ADL reported 505 antisemitic incidents on campuses and another 246 in K-12 schools between October 7 and January 7, 2024. Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz has introduced a bill supporting the mask ban, which has garnered the support of at least 11 state lawmakers. The proposed legislation includes State Assembly bill A10057 and State Senate bill S9687.
The H@masnicks are planning to demonstrate on why reinstating New York’s 1845 mask ban is crucial. Brilliant 👌. https://t.co/7HoXNRYaqV
The NAACP New York Conference, ADL and other groups are backing a mask ban introduced by Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz. https://t.co/hyE33PnDdw
Antisemitic & harassing conduct has erupted in our streets & on our campuses with an alarming trend: many of those engaged in harassment & intimidation wear masks to conceal their identities & terrorize their targets. Urge your lawmakers to #UnMaskNY: https://t.co/FPWYXiBfGF https://t.co/6O68aP4kKJ
NEW: Civil rights groups including the NAACP New York Conference and National Urban League are joining with Jewish groups and at least 11 state lawmakers to push for a new mask ban in NY state: https://t.co/qzYtUmprR3
Concealing one's identity in order to harass, intimidate and terrorize Jews or any other group in New York is simply unacceptable. Today, ADL, along with our partner @NatUrbanLeague, was on hand to launch the #UnMaskHateNY coalition to ban such mask-wearing in New York state.… https://t.co/3TRBcWvDzz
Civil rights leaders rally for law to ban protesters from wearing masks https://t.co/z7xm7T1iyA https://t.co/Htfvqz4UJE
National civil rights leaders are launching an #UnmaskHateNY campaign to pass laws barring the mob from wearing masks and hiding their identity while rampaging through cities and terrorizing Americans.
🧵THREAD: ACT UP NY firmly stands against any legislative action banning masks, including State Assembly bill A10057, State Senate bill S9687, & any as-of-yet proposals. Proponents of these bills say immunocompromised people shouldn't be gathering in large crowds at a protest. https://t.co/Qy9JSBPRu3
The Unmask Hate coalition launches outside Columbia University in Manhattan, the site of high profile pro-Palestine encampments and protests. The coalition is pushing to ban masks at protests. Comes amid continued widespread pro-Palestine rallies and concerns about antisemitism https://t.co/jRdBQfDWzZ
Civil rights leaders launch ‘UnMaskHateNY’ campaign as city grapples with ‘alarming’ rise in antisemitism https://t.co/HYLId4DDJ2 https://t.co/pA8gy4R5Zr
📈 TRAGIC: @ADL has reported 505 antisemitic incidents on campuses and another 246 in K-12 schools, including harassment, vandalism, and physical assaults, from just October 7 to January 7, 2024. Students AND employees must be protected!