FAC Weekly Update 10-14-2026—FAC v. Keefe: More Than 30 Motions to Dismiss and Counting

Weekly update for October 13, 2026. This is recording number 398

Dear Members and Advocates,

Let’s start with an update on FAC v. Keefe et al. (formerly FAC v. Glass et al., following former FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass’s departure). As of yesterday, we have received more than 30 motions to dismiss from the various defendants, and that’s pretty much what we expected. We anticipate several more will trickle in before Wednesday of next week, when all defendants are expected to have responded.

That means a very busy month ahead for FAC’s legal team as our attorneys prepare oppositions to these motions. The interesting thing is that many of the motions are duplicative, with multiple defendants raising identical arguments for why they believe our amended complaint should be dismissed. Some have even gone so far as to borrow arguments from other defendants verbatim. Apparently, when it comes to defending Florida’s registry system, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel! Our legal team has been in communication with our attorneys, and the good news is that none of this was unexpected. Our attorneys are prepared to address the arguments, and we remain focused on getting this case through the current phase and moving it forward. This is a significant undertaking, but we knew going in that challenging Florida’s registry system on this scale would be a marathon, not a sprint.

Meanwhile, FAC continues to expand its reach on social media, with our YouTube channel leading the way. We now have more than 1,900 subscribers, thanks in large part to adding several new videos to the channel. The video TARGETED: Florida’s Sex Offender Registry—Rhetoric vs. Reality has already reached 1,169 views as of this writing. If you haven’t watched it yet, take a few minutes to check it out and share it with others. Every view, share, and new subscriber helps us get our message deeper into the broader public conversation. The more people who hear the facts about Florida’s registry system, the harder it becomes to ignore the real-world consequences of these laws.

Our Media Committee has also been on fire lately. In addition to keeping members informed about the latest developments, the committee has been adding content to our website, expanding our outreach, and engaging with reporters covering the issues that matter to our community. That work is especially important because changing public perceptions requires more than simply preaching to the choir. We need to get the facts in front of people who may never have considered the impact these laws have on housing, employment, families, and homelessness.

That brings us to an opportunity coming up this week. FAC members will be accompanying a writer for the Miami New Times on a visit to homeless encampments in Broward County for an upcoming story. This is precisely the kind of opportunity where member participation can make a real difference. Florida is a large state, and its geography presents a challenge. While we have active members in some areas, we have fewer people available to assist in others. When a reporter wants to see firsthand what life looks like for people affected by these restrictions, we want to make sure we have members on the ground who can help provide context and perspective. We don’t want to miss opportunities like this simply because we don’t have resources ready in a particular area willing to step forward.

The bottom line is that FAC’s work depends on more than our attorneys, our board, or our committees. It depends on you. Whether it’s helping with media outreach, sharing our videos, contributing information for our website, or simply being available when an opportunity arises in your community, your involvement matters. We cannot be everywhere at once, but together, we can extend our reach across the state. If you live in an area where FAC could use more active participation, consider getting involved. You don’t need to be an attorney, a writer, or a social media expert to make a difference. Sometimes, simply showing up and helping tell the story is enough.

And finally, a huge pat on the back to the State of Oklahoma, the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL), and the Restorative Action Alliance for an outstanding example of what meaningful advocacy looks like! On October 6, Oklahoma lawmakers brought together an impressive cross-section of stakeholders for a three-hour interim study on the state’s sex offender registry, including reform advocates, researchers, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, corrections officials, defense attorneys, treatment professionals, and survivor advocates. This wasn’t simply advocates speaking to people who already agreed with them; it was an opportunity for people with very different responsibilities and perspectives to sit at the same table and confront the real-world effects of the current system.

The discussion examined how the registry has expanded over time, the consequences of blanket restrictions and lifetime registration, and whether current policies are actually advancing public safety. Perhaps most encouragingly, the discussion included prosecutors and sheriff’s office representatives alongside reform advocates, demonstrating that questioning the effectiveness of the registry need not be a partisan issue or a rejection of public safety. Stakeholders can recognize that sexual harm is serious while still acknowledging that the laws intended to prevent it may need reform. That’s what happens when people are willing to look beyond slogans, listen to evidence, and have an honest conversation about what works and what doesn’t. The video accompanying the article runs approximately three hours, so set aside some time – but it’s well worth watching. It’s a terrific illustration of advocacy in action and a reminder that progress begins when we get all the stakeholders in the room and make the case for change.

Sincerely,

The Florida Action Committee

As of 10/14/2026 we are at 79% of our fundraising goal for this lawsuit! Help get us to the finish line by making a donation here: https://floridaactioncommittee.org/donations/. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to the Florida Action Foundation, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) entity) earmarked for this challenge by contacting [email protected]

SOME HEADLINES FROM THIS WEEK

Florida Online Stings: Child Safety, Decoys and Public Cost

If Other Countries Can Do This, Why Can’t We?

Florida’s Registry Keeps Growing. Public Safety or Overenforcement?

https://floridaactioncommittee.org/understanding-how-floridas-sb-212-registry-rules-impact-daily-life/