Q&A
Debate on implementing a mask ban policy at CUNY campuses
2:37:30
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Council Member Vernikov presses Chancellor Rodriguez on whether CUNY will commit to banning masks on campus, citing the Lippman report's recommendation. The Chancellor resists implementing a mask ban, leading to a tense exchange.
- Chancellor Rodriguez argues that existing rules allow for student identification without a mask ban
- Vernikov emphasizes the Lippman report's stance on the safety implications of concealed identities during protests
- The exchange highlights disagreement between the Council and CUNY administration on protest safety measures
Inna Vernikov
2:37:30
Will you commit to ban banning masks?
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:37:36
Again, I our belief is that with people identifying themselves with, with that rule, the Henderson rules, we are able to, identify anybody who might be behaving in a proper way on the campus.
Inna Vernikov
2:37:49
Will you commit today to banning masks?
2:37:52
Yes or no?
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:37:53
Again, it's something that we're we're we're we thought about.
2:37:56
We don't think we should
Inna Vernikov
2:37:57
be today commit to banning masks?
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:37:59
So far, we think that there's no need for that.
Inna Vernikov
2:38:01
That the answer will
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:38:02
allow No.
2:38:03
To identify people with misbehavior.
Inna Vernikov
2:38:06
It's a no.
2:38:06
So it on page 13 of the report, I just wanna make it clear.
2:38:10
Judge Lippman makes it very clear concealing one's identity during protests can have significant safety implications and should be dealt with expeditiously and with clarity before they disrupt other students' education and campus life.
2:38:25
Do you wanna change that answer, chancellor?
Felix Matos Rodriguez
2:38:27
Again, if if there's an individual who's mask or doing things that are breaking, their campus rules, the campus can identify that student by asking them for ID and to identify themselves.
Inna Vernikov
2:38:41
That's a no.
