I really cannot think of a dumber way to deal with sex offenses than the Registries.

@Truth Hurts – Gundy at SCOTUS ruled the AG was legally delegated the authority by Congress to do to this type of action (as he did in 2011 (see Federal Register SORNA text online)); therefore, the AG today is repeating the same action under SORNA with this new text. These are not proposed Fed Law by a current sitting member of Congress, but a Judicial Branch member with the authority by Congress to do so. This was the crux of the Gundy case and had many up in arms over the power vested in the AG by Congress, but SCOTUS said they had the ability to do this, right, wrong, or indifferent (and appearing counter to what we all believe to be the way to do business in this country).

Frankly, I’m not certain anyone will ever read them. If there are only a few hundred responses, I’m sure that is true. If there are thousands or tens of thousands, someone will notice. Most proposed rules receive few responses. And all will become part of the official public record.

We are less than 2 months from a highly contested election. Until I am off of federal supervision I can’t vote, but my family can. Critical states, such as Florida, are in play. Many things could happen if the response is overwhelming, civil in tone, and factual.

If there is a huge number of responses they will most certainly be sampled and read. That again is a reason to be succinct and informative. Stress recidivism rates. Reference the various SO advocacy groups and the research such as found here. Speak to the damage done to individuals, families and communities by registration.

A large enough turnout could attract the attention of the various campaigns. Be certain to mention your state and how many voting family members you have. If you are a Trump supporter, indicate that this is an issue that could flip their support.

If there are tens or hundreds of thousands, someone in the media may investigate why. Or the media could be prompted to take a look. This will give the registry and SO issues the objective visibility we need. Trump is running on a law and order platform. There is the BLM movement. Police and criminal justice reform are being discussed everywhere. So there is a natural focus on criminal issues.

All of the above possibilities–and more– depend upon there being a flood of responses. With a million registrants, spouses, children and families we might be able to spark a reaction. We don’t want to again be left behind as a political sacrificial lamb in the coming criminal justice reforms.

YOU can do something tangible to turn the SO juggernaut if even by a few degrees. If we don’t at least try, we don’t have any right to whine later about its passage. Ok, I’ll shut up now.

Veritas.

Grant of rulemaking authority

Congress delegates authority directly to agencies
President may delegate constitutional authority to subordinates
President or Agency Head may re-delegate authority to subordinates
2. Proposed Rule stage

OMB Reviews under E.O. 12866.
Agencies publish Proposed Rule in FR for public comment
3. Final Rule stage

OMB Reviews again under E.O. 12866
Agencies publish final rule in FR
responds to comments, amends CFR, sets effective date

Congressional review

Agencies submit rules to Congress and GAO (could nullify rule)

Effective date

30 day minimum, 60 days for major rule, no minimum for good cause
Agency may delay or withdraw rule before it becomes effective

PLEASE NOTE the 4th Task….’CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW’

THESE CHANGES MUST GO THROUGH CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW!

Please Comment…thanks

Maby I missed it. But exactly who reads the comments once we make them. Im having my entire family submitte comments. we will hit every angel from registrant, to family burdens. I also have law enforcement in my family who are also speaking against it in these comments.

This will be the equivalent of “tattooing it on their foreheads.”

And guess what?

It won’t be punishment!

Ed – This is the best advise anyone could have possibly given. I really appreciate it and hope people will listen.