Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Nassau County's Mask Ban

Disability rights group argues the ban discriminates against individuals with health conditions, violating constitutional protections.

The lawsuit seeks to halt enforcement of the recently passed Mask Transparency Act in Nassau County, New York.
Plaintiffs argue the law endangers public health and discriminates against people with disabilities.
The ban, which includes exceptions for health, safety, and religious reasons, has led to fears of harassment and arrest among mask-wearing residents.
Nassau County officials defend the ban, citing public safety concerns and incidents of crime involving masked individuals.
This is the first class-action lawsuit in the U.S. challenging a local mask ban since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.