NC Bill To Curb Mask-Wearing in Protests Could Make It Illegal for Medical Reasons Too

One critic of the bill, prompted in part by the recent wave of protests on universities nationwide, called the legislation an "anti-protest bill" that aimed to curb free speech.

Court: Not Wearing a Mask During COVID-19 Emergency Isn’t a Free Speech Right

The court found that refusing to wear a mask during a public health emergency didn’t amount to free speech protected by the Constitution.