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The U.S. Department of State is seeking public comments on a recent revision to the passport application process, as outlined in a 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2025.  [Docket Number: 2025-02648]   The revision requires passport applicants to affirm that they are not required to register as a sex offender, in

On February 9, 2025, the facade of the Parkside Apartments in Akron, Ohio, crumbled, displacing more than 60 residents, including 20 registered sex offenders. 19 News Cleveland reported the story, but this is not just a story of a structural failure but a stark reminder of the systemic neglect faced by individuals on the sex offender registry. Forced into substandard

In 2010, Southwestern Oregon Community College hired their now director of adult and pre-college education and tutoring, even though he had committed a sex offense. The college believes in the power of second chances.  The director has worked at the college without incident since he was hired, receiving accolades for his work. SOURCE

In a move that has sparked debate over international travel restrictions, the Philippines last month denied entry to seven American citizens due to their status as registered sex offenders (RSOs) in the United States. This action is part of a broader trend where countries impose blanket bans on individuals on the US “non-punitive” registry, regardless of the purpose of their

The National Sex Offender Registry in South Africa is set to become publicly accessible by the end of February 2025, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to combating sexual offenses. This decision, announced by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi earlier in February, follows years of advocacy by activist groups pushing for greater transparency and accountability. The

A recent operation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has sparked debate over whether the arrest of nearly 50 sex offenders for using unreported online dating accounts constitutes necessary public safety enforcement or excessive policing. The operation targeted individuals who failed to disclose their online identities on ADULT dating platforms, a requirement under Florida’s sex offender registration laws.