Sharp criticism has been aimed at Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in response to a letter he sent to the state's public universities this week.
Sharp criticism has been aimed at Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost in response to a letter he sent to the state's public universities this week.
The "Prohibition Against Conspiracy While Wearing a Disguise Law" took effect in Ohio back in 1953. It was meant to address acts of violence by the KKK, but now the law could be used to target protesters on college campuses.A number of people have been arrested on the OSU campus and face misdemeanor trespassing charges.
The law is summed up in one sentence: “No person shall unite with two or more others to commit a misdemeanor while wearing white caps, masks, or other disguise.” Nana Watson, president of the Columbus branch of the NAACP, said she thinks the idea of using a law meant to address the violence of the Klan in the 1950s to deal with protesters in 2024 is out of line and out of touch.
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