Source: The Hill
by James D Zirin
“The history of masks dates to prehistoric times, where they served diverse cultural purposes. Masks were used in dramatic performance in ancient Greece, to protect against plague in the Middle Ages and for entertainment purposes throughout history. Fictional masked figures include such superheroes as Batman, Zorro or the Lone Ranger. Also, there are villains like Hannibal Lecter or Darth Vader who wore masks to create a scary presence. Face it, masks are intended to be intimidating, even on Halloween. But the practice of mask wearing by federal agents making arrests or controlling crowds is a novelty, particularly when their actions are the subject of civil liberties court challenges.” (10/15/25)
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/5554243-masked-ice-agents-chicago/