Florida Action Committee (FAC)

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that even sex offenders deserve to have the reasons for their sentences determined by a jury, not a judge. The justices ruled 5-4 that a federal law requiring sex offenders to return to prison based on a judge’s new findings is unconstitutional. Supreme Court precedent gives juries, not judges, the power to determine criminal conduct. Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch,

An amended complaint has been filed in the “Ex Post Facto PLUS” suit. A copy of the complaint can be read from the link below. The amendment adds a couple plaintiffs, adds Facial Challenges to the Statute, and adds complaints for violation of the plaintiffs’ rights to substantive due process and privacy under the Florida Constitution. FAC wishes to thank,

As we go through the printed materials collected during the recent conferences, we came across a letter from the Mayor of the City of Houston, welcoming the attendees of the NARSOL Conference. We thought it was important to share this letter with you because it exemplifies a change in the attitude of some politicians towards our movement. Years ago we

FAC has prepared a one-page, two-sided flyer containing Resources for Persons Required to Register as Sex Offenders. On side one you will find links to the registration statutes, municipal ordinances, where you need to go to register, criminal defense attorneys, etc. On the back, you will find FACTS about persons required to register, including recidivism rates, efficacy of policies (rather,

Our fundraising committee is looking for a volunteer with experience in applying for government and private grants. If you are familiar with grants or experience in applying for them, we desperately need your help. Please contact [email protected] if you can help.

The State of New York might soon get a law restricting a person required to register as a sex offender from getting custody of or unsupervised visitation with a child (including their own child). NOTE: THIS ONLY APPLIES WHERE THE CHILD IS THE VICTIM. Assembly Bill No. A04784C (Same as S02836-C) Sponsored by Fall, is making it’s way to the