Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
On March 11th we posted an opinion piece suggesting that Florida should adopt SORNAs Tier system. The post generated some controversy and confusion, so a clarification is warranted. The Florida Action Committee (FAC) remains steadfast in its mission to abolish the sex offender registry entirely. However, while working toward this ultimate goal, FAC recognizes the need to advocate for incremental
Read moreThe Steuben County (RI)Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about scammers impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money from registered sex offenders. Sheriff Jim Allard reports that scammers are contacting registered sex offenders claiming to be members of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. The fraudulent callers tell victims that arrest warrants have been issued due to missed DNA submissions. The
Read moreAre you passionate about making a difference and amplifying our important message? Do you have a knack for social media and a desire to help shape the narrative of our organization? If so, we want YOU to join our Media and Social Media Team! The Florida Action Committee is looking for a few key members with experience in social media
Read moreA register of sex offenders and domestic violence abusers, similar to the tax defaulters list, will not be made publicly available. The Irish Times report legislation floated by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan in the Dail last month will not go ahead as planned. A list is still expected to be drawn up but will only be disclosed to members of
Read moreAn attorney representing two convicted child abusers urged the Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday to strike down both the state’s newest sex offender registration law and one imposing post-incarceration electronic monitoring for life. The pair of cases before the court, which were on whether to fully take up cases challenging the requirements, are the latest in a series of legal
Read moreA Wisconsin law that requires certain sex offenders to wear GPS monitors for their entire lives doesn’t violate the Fourth Amendment, a federal court said. The state has a strong interest in protecting the public from repeat offenders and wearing the monitor imposes only a modest burden on the offender’s privacy rights, Judge Brett H. Ludwig said Tuesday for the
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