Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
The Florida Action Committee is organizing a lawsuit to challenge the recently enacted Putnam County Sex Offender Ordinance. If you are impacted by the ordinance, whether you currently live in Putnam, are considering moving to Putnam, have been denied an address in Putnam, have family in Putnam or otherwise would be subject to this ordinance and would consider being named
Read moreThe state of Missouri is trying to revive a requirement for sex offenders to post a sign on Halloween stating they don’t have candy or treats at their residence. The law was blocked last October in the District Court, which stated that it violated the First Amendment guarantee of speech by compelling sex offenders to post the sign on their
Read moreSix-year-old Ruby from Portage County, Wisconsin, was found after an Amber Alert. She was with her uncle, safe and unharmed. Her mom, Chelsie, was arrested and so was her uncle, Jordan . Her family knew where she was, but they were hiding out… From the police. See, under any normal circumstance, this would be a non-issue, but Ruby’s uncle is
Read moreWeekly update for September 16, 2025. This is recording number 328. Dear Members and Advocates, This past week marked the anniversary of 9/11, a moment that always calls us to reflect on both tragedy and resilience. And just days ago, another tragic act of violence shook the nation: the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. We live in a culture that
Read moreA recent shooting in Fresno highlights how dangerous vigilantism can become for people recently released and trying to reenter their communities. According to reporting, Jennifer Cedano — dressed in tactical gear — allegedly shot at her nephew and wounded a 64-year-old bystander; prosecutors say she believed her nephew had inappropriately touched her daughter. Prosecutors also told the court that Cedano
Read moreA new bill introduced by lawmakers in Michigan, HB 4938 — the so-called “Anticorruption of Public Morals Act” — would not only ban first amendment protected expression but could also create new pathways for people to be added to the sex offender registry. The measure is written so broadly that it would make it a felony to make, share, or
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