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world3 days ago•24 min saved

Portugal Bans Public Face Coverings with Carve-Outs in 'Burqa Law'

Portugal’s parliament approved a law restricting public face coverings, widely described as the burqa law, with exceptions for health, professional duties, worship, weather conditions, and at airports or diplomatic missions. Violators can face fines from 150 to 3,000 euros (about $175–$3,500). The measure, framed by the president as protecting social trust and equality, is seen by critics as targeting Muslim women, and was finalized last month with carve-outs and enforcement details tied to specific locations.

via New York Post|

#bans #burqa #face-coverings

world4 days ago•4 min saved

Portugal Enacts Public Face-Covering Ban With Exceptions

Portugal approved a public-face-covering ban, often called the 'burqa law,' prohibiting coverings that hide a person's face in public with carve-outs for health, work, artistic or weather-related needs, and for locations such as places of worship, diplomatic missions, or aboard planes; fines range from €150 to €3,000 (~$175–$3,500). Supporters say the measure promotes social trust and security consistent with European human rights principles.

via Fox News|

#burqa-law #exemptions #face-coverings

politics22 days ago•4 min saved

Judge Blocks NY ICE Mask Rule, Keeps 287(g) Ban Alive

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking New York's mask requirement for ICE officers, while allowing the state’s ban on 287(g) cooperation agreements to proceed, highlighting a broader clash between New York officials and the federal government over immigration enforcement.

via Gothamist|

#287g-agreements #face-coverings #federal-court

politics5 months ago•5 min saved

Washington requires visible faces for all law enforcement on duty

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a law prohibiting law enforcement officers in the state from covering their faces to hide their identities while on duty, applying to federal, state, and local officers. The goal is to improve public accountability and ensure interactions involve identifiable officers, a response to ICE arrests during the Trump era. The bill passed unanimously in a Democratic-majority Legislature, with Republicans calling it unconstitutional, citing the Supremacy Clause and drawing on California’s similar but blocked No Secret Police Act.

via Politico|

#accountability #face-coverings #immigration-enforcement

politics11 months ago•3 min saved

California bans masks for law enforcement and federal agents during operations

California has become the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces during official duties, in response to recent immigration raids and protests, aiming to curb federal overreach and increase public trust, though enforcement challenges remain.

via The Guardian|

#california #face-coverings #federal-agents

law-and-policy11 months ago•4 min saved

California bans law enforcement from wearing masks

California lawmakers passed a bill banning law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings during operations to increase transparency and public trust, with exemptions for safety and operational needs; the bill now awaits Gov. Newsom's approval.

via CBS News|

#california #face-coverings #law-and-policy

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

California bans ICE officers from wearing masks amid recent activity in San Jose

California lawmakers passed bills banning law enforcement officers from covering their faces and requiring them to identify themselves, aiming to increase transparency and trust, especially in response to federal immigration raids. The legislation includes exceptions for undercover and medical purposes and faces potential legal challenges regarding federal versus state authority.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bills #california #face-coverings

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Bill proposes ID requirements and bans masks for ICE agents

A proposed bill by Senators Padilla and Booker aims to increase transparency of ICE agents by requiring them to wear visible IDs and banning most face coverings, responding to concerns over masked agents detaining individuals and operating with little accountability.

via Axios|

#bill #face-coverings #ice

health3 years ago•3 min saved

"Mask Mandates: Reconsidering Protection Amidst COVID Resurgence"

The emergence of the BA.2.86 variant, with its high number of spike protein mutations, has raised concerns about the effectiveness of vaccines and the need for reintroducing measures to control viral spread. However, there is currently insufficient data to determine the impact of this variant. The effectiveness of face coverings, or masks, in preventing COVID-19 transmission remains a contentious issue due to limited comprehensive studies. Implementing mask mandates alone may not be effective without other measures, and public compliance could be challenging. The chances of significant multi-layered infection controls being reintroduced are currently low. BA.2.86 has spread globally but has not caused many hospitalizations, suggesting that existing immunity from vaccines and previous infections is still protective.

via The Conversation|

#ba286 #covid-19 #face-coverings