CA: Disappointing loss in ACSOL case to block in person registration
Yesterday, a judge denied the temporary restraining order sought by the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws to prevent Los Angeles County from requiring in-person visits to sheriff’s department stations during a pandemic.
More information on the hearing can be found on the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws website.
The disappointing result of the hearing is just more proof that registration laws are punitive. A law that requires a person to put their health and safety in jeopardy to comply, cannot be said to be not punishment.
We know, however, this is not the end of the road with this battle.
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This might be a temporary loss, but Janice Bellucci’s work for the greater good of all is continuing to move forward as she is taking down one county after another in California over their residency restrictions. How do we get that here in Florida?
http://www.hidesertstar.com/news/article_2b25c6c2-868b-11ea-b4e4-3734f8ac86c6.html
There appears to be no way to comment about the futility of residency restrictions without opening up an account with this media site.
If we could fully fund our two legal challenges outstanding, then our awesome Legal Committee could brainstorm with the attorneys, which challenge(s) should come next (ie, where else is the state or counties most legally vulnerable and causing the most harm).
Yes. I had an attorney tell me that most of the smaller county ordinances are weak and would be easy to take down. Miami/Dade, Gainesvile, and other larger municipalities would be a little more challenging.
We could start with counties where a victory would establish good precedent. And where enough sympathetic plaintiffs will participate.
Interesting what that attorney (I can guess which one) said and illustrates why Miami-Dade SORR has been dragging along so long.