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Michigan lawmakers seem keen on making important reforms to the state’s criminal justice system, which should expand protections for civil liberties. Another item they should add to the list: Revamping the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act. The changes are overdue, especially since a federal appeals court decision in 2016 found several aspects of Michigan’s law were unconstitutional. Now the impetus

Hawaii, like Arkansas, is considering imposing a residency restriction on persons required to register as sex offenders. According to a news report, the proposal before lawmakers would make it illegal for any registered sex offender to temporarily or permanently live within 1,000 feet of a school, childcare facility, playground or park. The bill is introduced by Rep. Scott Nishimoto, but

Sen. Trent Garner, of Arkansas, sponsored Senate Bill 10, which would make it a class D felony, punishable by up to six years in prison, for a level 3 or 4 sex offender to give candy to a minor or wear a mask or costume around a minor at any “Halloween-related” event. More ridiculous than the bill (which ignores all

A bill introduced by Rep. Edward Clere, R-New Albany would prevent anybody convicted of what they consider to be “some of the most serious crimes” would be ineligible for a name change. Currently anybody who is not incarcerated can apply to have their name changed. Under the proposed law, that would change and the change would bar anyone convicted of

The ACLU has fled its Notice of Appeal in the Miami-Dade Sex Offender Residency Case. The case, which was dismissed in the District Court, reversed in the 11th Circuit and remanded back to the District court and recently lost in the District Court, is making it’s way back to the 11th Circuit. This is exciting news and keeps hope alive.