Cherokeejack, you are spot on. Both issues involve the need for some people to look down on others as inferior, either because of race or nationality or even past mistakes. It’s a way for people to hate in a socially acceptable manner. Very sad. Leads to violence against others far too often.

Gerald
I would say that illegal immigrants is either first or a close second. A lot more people care about or do not care about illegal aliens. Neither side really wants anything to do with sex offenses though.

Many in the U.S welcome the immigrants, especially farmers who can pay low wages and no benefits and not get a complaint from anyone.

Manny F, the “Source” link for the story will lead to a download pdf for their entire draft suggestions. Many pages long. However, you will also see that the DOJ vigorously opposes the draft. And since the sex offender registry is one of the most politicized legal issues EVER, it is far too early to get excited about it. For example, I live in Michigan. The Legislature just rewrote the registry law here, but left it virtually as onerous as the old law, despite the fact that Michigan’s Attorney General believes that the registry should be abolished. The proposed draft doesn’t carry the force of law. It is mostly an attempt to stop the practice of shaming and over punishing those convicted of a sex based crime. But with politicians stoking paranoia with false recidivism claims, too many people want to continue branding sex offenders. The tough on crime zealots are in control in too many states now. Don’t expect any change to happen quickly.

This is fantastic news!!!!

Is there a link or somewhere we can read what their recommendation is? I am curious to know exactly what they have determined regarding the registry, because along with the decision made by the South Carolina Supreme Court, maybe some of us wouldn’t have to wait years for new legislation to be written. Maybe we can just take matters into our own hands and petition the courts for removal. I mean this is case law now in SC so that means it wouldn’t be an unprecedented attempt at removal based on their (SC) findings.

Manny F:
ALI came down big time on the side of registrants. They didn’t recommend the end of registries but sure wants them restricted.
ALI is probably the single largest organization as far as impact on state laws.
This was a huge win for registrants and could start to turn the tide.
Expect this to start serious debate in several state legislatures in the coming years.

I have looked at the American Law Institute website today, but saw no reference to changing sex offender registries. Their meetings were June 7th and 8th. Guess we will have to wait to see if they submit any proposals. But remember that they only make suggestions regarding laws. Always in the hands of legislators.

Gerald:
If you are currently registering then you are not aware of the current situation in Michigan. The registry is on hold in Michigan and you are not required to register until the covid pandemic is over and you receive notice from the state. The letter that you received relates to the new law and you are confusing the new law with the court’s orders. They cannot enforce the new law until the covid emergency is over.
I have done some of the registry related legal research in the past and am in contact with the Does attorneys on occasion. I am currently working with attorneys to plan litigation post Does. We cannot do anything until the Judge Cleland issues a final order. We will be opening an office to specifically address registry related litigation. To be successful in litigation you need extensive pretrial preparation. We have been going through pretrial preparation to prepare for future litigation. I am at the center of this pretrial preparation, am working on the legal issues on a daily basis so have a grasp of the legal aspect of registration. Even though I am not involved in the Does litigation I have a good grasp of the legal issues and implications. You are free to register if you wish but I believe you are misapprehending the current situation and allowing your paranoia to get the best of you. Michigan is and will continue to be the state in front of the registry debate for the forseeable future. What occurs in Michigan will affect the registries of the various states.