Nassau County Enacts Mask Ban Following Surge in Antisemitic Incidents

New legislation prohibits public masking with exceptions for health, religious, and cultural reasons, sparking civil liberties concerns.

The Mask Transparency Act was passed by a Republican-majority Nassau County legislature with all seven Democrats abstaining.
Violators of the mask ban could face up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine.
The law aims to prevent masked individuals from committing antisemitic attacks and other crimes during protests.
Civil liberties groups argue the ban infringes on free speech and could lead to selective enforcement.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is expected to sign the bill into law soon.