Committing a misdemeanor while wearing a red mask makes it a felony.
This goes back to the days of the Wild West! Could it be one of the earliest attempts to outlaw “gang” symbols?!?
This goes back to the days of the Wild West! Could it be one of the earliest attempts to outlaw “gang” symbols?!?
This law dates back to the 30’s and 40’s, especially during WWII. At that time, high end fabric was scarce thanks to the war effort, and zoot suits, with their immense use of fancy fabric, were seen as unpatriotic. Zoot suits were primarily worn by hispanics, known as Pachucos (hence the swing song “Hey Pachuco”)…
175-10. Indecent dress or exposure. It shall be unlawful for any person to appear in any street or public place in a state of nudity or in a dress not belonging to his sex or in an indecent or lewd dress, or to make any indecent exposure of his person or be guilty of any…