FAC Member’s Correction of WCTV’s Mischaracterization of “Missy’s Law”

Much thanks to an FAC member who shared this email with us. Dear Ms. Coleman and Ms. Inez: Good afternoon. I am writing to inform you of extremely serious inaccuracies in your recently posted news story, “‘Missy’s Law’ filed with hopes to prohibit the release of sex offenders while awaiting sentencing” (available at https://www.wctv.tv/2025/11/18/missys-law-filed-with-hopes-prohibit-release-sex-offenders-while-awaiting-sentencing/). While grossly distorting the content of

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PA Rep. aims to prohibit sex offenders from becoming parents through surrogacy

Pennsylvania Representative announced plans to introduce legislation that would address a gap in the Commonwealth’s child protection laws. The bill, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler, Lawrence), aims to close a loophole that allows registered sex offenders to become parents through surrogacy. While the current law prohibits registered sex offenders from adopting or fostering a child, surrogacy arrangements are not

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Help Keep the Momentum Going!

Several years ago, FAC launched a petition on Change.org urging the United Nations to recognize public sex offender registration as a violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Since then, more than 8,000 individuals have signed on, many bravely sharing their personal experiences with the registry. We’re deeply grateful for those who have spoken out and taken a stand

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ACSOL Cancels its 2025 Conference

Folks, the threat is real. For decades lawmakers have argued that being publicly listed on a sex offender registry is not punishment. The Florida registration statute even says “[r]eleasing information concerning sexual offenders… and the release of such information to the public by a law enforcement agency or public agency, will further the governmental interests of public safety. The designation

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