Criminalizing Masks at Protests Is Wrong
a year ago
- #privacy
- #protests
- #surveillance
- States and the President are attempting to criminalize wearing face masks at protests.
- Wearing masks at protests is a right to privacy and a fundamental human right.
- Masks help prevent the spread of illnesses, especially for immunocompromised individuals.
- Masks protect against surveillance and retaliation from law enforcement or other actors.
- Anonymity is crucial to prevent chilling effects on free speech and protest participation.
- Technology companies are developing ways to bypass mask protections with facial recognition.
- Law enforcement should not wear masks during arrests to ensure accountability.
- EFF opposes criminalizing mask-wearing at protests, especially during crackdowns on civil liberties.