Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to update the state’s sex offender registry laws to comply with a recent federal court ruling. The decision blocked increased reporting requirements for people convicted before new, tougher laws took effect. The court also declared unconstitutional a provision that allowed the state police to decide if an out-of-state crime warranted reporting. The matter has been
Read moreDear Members and Advocates, This past weekend families across the country celebrated Father’s Day. Happy Father’s day to the fathers of registrants who have provided unconditional support to your child. Happy Father’s day to the dads on the registry who were fortunate enough to celebrate with your children. And Happy Father’s day to those of us who are alienated from our children.
Read moreSince this past March, Florida Action Committee members have been emailing all 160 Florida legislators, asking them to consider filing the following two bills: A Neurocognitive Impairment bill that would allow for dementia/brain injury that is medically documented to be considered in all aspects of the Florida criminal justice system, including probation and offender registrations, thereby preventing the inhumane treatment
Read moreA trial date has been set in Does v. Glass (SDFL)!!! This is the case we referred to as “Ex Post Facto I”. Trial has been set for July 13, 2026. Yes, that’s 2026 (not 2025), which we know is still a ways off, but remember that this case was initiated in 2018, has gone to the 11th Circuit Court
Read moreYesterday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a legislative package “aimed at cracking down on sexual predators, enhancing protections for children and vulnerable individuals, and addressing the growing threat of digital sexual exploitation.” One of the central pieces of the package is House Bill 777, which expands the scope of existing laws to make it a felony to lure or entice
Read moreDear Members and Advocates, Anthony Weiner, once a rising star in Congress whose career was derailed by scandal and a criminal conviction for a sex offense, is making a bid to return to public life. Recent reports have surfaced of Weiner testing the waters for a New York City Council seat — a move that is sparking a broader conversation
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