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National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws Dear Advocate, Just a friendly reminder of the upcoming all-advocates Unity Conference and Vigil in Washington, D.C. The conference is Sunday, March 2nd; the vigil is the next day, the 3rd, gathering near the steps of the Supreme Court Building and starting around 11 a.m. The one-day conference begins at 9 a.m. EST and has

This nj.com article reports on the sentencing of a New Jersey corrections officer, Eric Maurucci, who was convicted of killing a detainee who was a registered sex offender. Maurucci received a sentence of only three years in prison for the assault, which occurred in 2022 at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center. The victim, who was awaiting trial on charges

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