It’s only illegal if intended to counteract identification by police and, alas, they have a good argument that that’s not the reason why they’re masked: They want to avoid identification by antifa.
Of course the whole thing in principle applies in reverse, but tough chance not getting the whole counter-protest confused for a black bloc then. Much better in these instances to keep it peaceful anyway so you get maximum participation of the general population, numbers very much trump bruises when it comes to Nazi egos. If possible, go for straight humiliation.
The specific law does not specify against whom the masking may or may not be targeted. It expresses a general ban on masking yourself at most public gatherings.
It’s only illegal if intended to counteract identification by police and, alas, they have a good argument that that’s not the reason why they’re masked: They want to avoid identification by antifa.
Of course the whole thing in principle applies in reverse, but tough chance not getting the whole counter-protest confused for a black bloc then. Much better in these instances to keep it peaceful anyway so you get maximum participation of the general population, numbers very much trump bruises when it comes to Nazi egos. If possible, go for straight humiliation.
The specific law does not specify against whom the masking may or may not be targeted. It expresses a general ban on masking yourself at most public gatherings.