Ohio's Attorney General has issued guidance to the state's public universities regarding a law that could lead to felony charges for students wearing face coverings during protests. The law, originally aimed at deterring Ku Klux Klan demonstrations, prohibits individuals from uniting to commit a misdemeanor while wearing white caps, masks, or other disguises.
The Attorney General's letter, sent to the presidents of Ohio's 34 public universities, emphasized the potential serious consequences of violating this law, including a fourth-degree felony charge, fines of up to $5,000, and community control for up to five years.
