Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
The State of Missouri, dissatisfied with their loss in the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, has asked the Supreme Court of the United States to take up the Halloween Sign Ordinance case. Earlier this year, the brave named registrants and their attorney, Janice Bellucci from ACSOL, successfully challenged a law that required they post a “no candy or treats” sign
Read moreHere it is… Hot off the press. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeal’s En Banc (complete panel of the Court) opinion in the long-awaited Henry Case and from FAC’s perspective, the decision in Henry v. Sheriff of Tuscaloosa County is a significant constitutional victory for parent registrants – even though it is not yet the final word. In short, the
Read moreAt the outset, we want to make clear that the Florida Action Committee is not a religious organization. We do not advocate for one religion over another, nor do we suggest that anyone should adopt any particular faith — or any faith at all. Our members come from many different backgrounds and hold many different beliefs. What FAC does support
Read moreA 25-year-old Baytown woman has been charged over allegations that she used the internet to harass a registered sex offender and his family, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said. Darien Lombrana is accused of using social media to “harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, and embarrass” a registered sex offender, according to court records. The sheriff’s office said she posted about
Read moreA former Tennessee detective whose job was to oversee sex offender registry compliance has pleaded guilty after investigators discovered he forged registrants’ signatures on official registry documents. He was originally indicted on 10 charges—including eight counts of tampering with government records and two counts of official misconduct. Under his plea agreement, he pleaded guilty to one count of official misconduct.
Read moreWhen we launched our Change.org petition, calling for an end to public sex offender registration and highlighting its conflict with fundamental human rights principles, we knew it would be an uphill battle. Yet thousands of people have already added their names, recognizing that public registries do not simply affect those listed on them—they impact spouses, children, families, and entire communities.
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