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New York proposal against wearing a mask during crimes stigmatizes masking and won’t stop antisemitism, advocates say (prismreports.org)
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The proposal would create “a new Class B misdemeanor to crack down on individuals who use a mask to conceal their identity when committing a Class A misdemeanor or higher crime or fleeing the scene immediately after committing such a crime,” according to a press release from Hochul’s office. Despite Hochul walking back her original proposal, activists say these new rules would still harm the community.

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[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

person with mask enters store

Store Greeter: "You're not a robber are you? You have to tell me if you're a robber."

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Cop: "don't resist"

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

After emptying his clip into the suspect and a nearby crowd

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

In an order that might surprise you

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

BULLET 12 WILL SHOCK YOU

[–] toxicbubble@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

"can you please commit crimes without a mask instead?"

[–] Dagnet@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

And please no running, all the cops are fat and tired from standing around all day

[–] TachyonTele@lemm.ee 9 points 3 weeks ago

How about a law for cops that forces them to have a larger id tag and mandatory bodycam if they're going to wear a mask.