Philadelphia City Council passed legislation to ban ski masks in some public spaces, a measure supporters say will increase public safety amid high violent crime, but opponents argue it will unfairly target people without proof of any wrongdoing. A spokesperson said he would review the legislation and "looks forward to our ongoing work with City Council on the urgent matter of ensuring public safety.” The measure would ban ski masks, or balaclavas, in public spaces like schools, recreation centers, parks, city-owned buildings and on public transportation.
Philadelphia lawmakers vote to ban ski masks in some public places, a move praised by police but panned by rights advocates
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Philadelphia votes to ban ski masks to decrease crime Opponents worry it ll unfairly target some
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