Bill regulates wearing a mask while protesting in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that creates a new requirement for people wearing medical masks while protesting.

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Here in Alabama, Republicans say law enforcement should be able to identify protesters. But Democrats say that effort violates the First Amendment.

Current law makes it illegal to loiter in a public place with a mask on unless it is for a masquerade, parade, or educational, religious or historical event. A new bill expands that law by requiring protesters who wear medical masks to provide a doctor’s note to law enforcement when asked…

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