Some states consider face mask bans after harassment incidents, protests

Some states are now considering banning masks over concerns face coverings hide the identities of people committing crimes. At least 18 states and Washington, D.C., already have laws that could be used to penalize those who wear face masks, many of which were enacted to target the Ku Klux Klan's use of masks and hoods to conceal their identity. Washington Post reporter Fenit Nirappil joined CBS News to discuss the push for mask bans.

[MH_]

Slippery slope. I think an additional charge of conceal identity would be fair…. If you are arrested for committing a crime.
But to outright saying it is illegal is a bit much, problem is you can pass all the laws you want it won't matter if the DA dismisses the charges.

[jackehli]

Next they are going to ban wearing wigs, , , then sunglasses, , then makeup, , then ???? What if they feel they want to wear a mask as a fashion statement? If they are committing a crime arrest them for THAT crime don't make up some law that imposes against personal freedom rights.

[mamastay]

I AM IGA IMMUNE DEFICIENT!! I HAVE BEEN WEARING MASKS LONG BEFORE THE PANDEMIC!!! I WILL CONTINUE TO WEAR THEM WHEN NEEDED!!!

[rosemariebredahl]

If this is an "add on" charge, than bans should specify "committing a crime while wearing a mask".

[ark]

If I can’t mask, I can’t go anywhere-some ppl have immune system problems.

[rosemariebredahl]

Bans?!! What about immunocompromised patients, like folks on chemo? What about custom masks with a photo of that part of face on it, or requirement that the wearer reveal their face in front of security cam?

[benbow]

I've got COVID. Should I wear a mask?

[Voyager]

Funny thing 😂
Hong kong did this four years ago, and it was considered as « laws from colonial days » by the west.
And now they are doing it.

[X-]

Should have never been forced upon us in the first place!

[andrewharvey]

I love how the anchors have to pretend to be naive children. "You mean a foreign state controls our country at every level? Who would have thought."

[slipknotmaggot]

If you can formally charge me with a crime, in what way have I concealed my identity

[spacetruckerbob]

ya just add 10 years to whatever for them that do crimes with mask on and call it a day right ?

[mizzury]

I really don't think this conservative Supreme Court will uphold this ban particularly in a protest situation.

[NicholasColvard-pmhb]

Looks like the Palestine supporters did us a favor for once. Thanks guys

[christophersmith]

Governments and leaders reaping what they sow. You encouraged this by ignoring the blatant antisemitism on show at these rallies

[jlil]

Ban blond hair with dark roots and dark eye brows its a crime

[ghostbusterslimer]

Does that include Drs doing surgeries just saying lol

[celebrityrog]

Ban masks, head scarves, and balaclavas in all city areas in summer.

[prolifelatterdaysaint]

Every state should do this, there not goodnfor younthey have been linked to pneumonia

[dtaylor]

People shouldn't be covering their faces in public.. it ain't American.