Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
At the outset, we want to make clear that the Florida Action Committee is not a religious organization. We do not advocate for one religion over another, nor do we suggest that anyone should adopt any particular faith — or any faith at all. Our members come from many different backgrounds and hold many different beliefs. What FAC does support
Read moreA 25-year-old Baytown woman has been charged over allegations that she used the internet to harass a registered sex offender and his family, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. Darien Lombrana is accused of using social media to “harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, and embarrass” a registered sex offender, according to court records. The sheriff’s office said she posted about
Read moreA former Tennessee detective whose job was to oversee sex offender registry compliance has pleaded guilty after investigators discovered he forged registrants’ signatures on official registry documents. He was originally indicted on 10 charges—including eight counts of tampering with government records and two counts of official misconduct. Under his plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct.
Read moreWhen we launched our Change.org petition, calling for an end to public sex offender registration and highlighting its conflict with fundamental human rights principles, we knew it would be an uphill battle. Yet thousands of people have already added their names, recognizing that public registries do not simply affect those listed on them—they impact spouses, children, families, and entire communities.
Read moreThe U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2025–26 term this week. While the Court did not directly decide a sex offender registration case, a few decisions from this term could have significant implications for future challenges to registry laws, supervision conditions, and government surveillance. For those following registry reform litigation, the most important development may have been the Court’s willingness to
Read moreWhen government officials are willing to speak honestly about difficult issues, they deserve recognition. At a recent Wisconsin county meeting considering a new sex offender residency restriction ordinance, a representative from the Department of Corrections acknowledged a reality that researchers, practitioners, and advocates have known for years: residency restrictions are ineffective. We applaud the officer for being willing to tell
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