Rioters Wear Face Masks to Foil Law Enforcement

Who is that masked man? Well, there’s a chance he’s an antisemitic rioter.

New York City and other jurisdictions are debating mask bans after face coverings have become associated with acts of mayhem committed by people who hope to avoid recognition and evade criminal responsibility.

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Who is that masked man? Well, there’s a chance he’s an antisemitic rioter.

New York City and other jurisdictions are debating mask bans after face coverings have become associated with acts of mayhem committed by people who hope to avoid recognition and evade criminal responsibility.