Ohio AG Warns of Felony Charges for Masked Campus Protesters Under Anti-KKK Law

The law, originally aimed at curbing Ku Klux Klan anonymity, is now being applied to masked demonstrators at pro-Palestinian protests in Ohio.

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued warnings to university presidents about the potential for felony charges under a 1953 law.
The law targets groups committing misdemeanors while disguised, a measure initially designed to deter the Ku Klux Klan.
Recent campus protests against the Israel-Hamas conflict have seen students wearing masks, prompting legal warnings.
Critics argue the application of the law stifles free speech and misinterprets its original intent.
The controversy highlights the tension between public safety laws and individual rights to protest.