Comments on: LA: Is this for real?!? Registrants arrested for not disclosing status on social media

By: Guy Hamilton-Smith

Guy Hamilton-Smith — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:01:15 +0000

I can say that it is real. I researched the law for a law review that I wrote on the topic after a follower of mine on twitter e-mailed me about it. He “follows” me by way of just visiting my twitter page from a web browser, but not having an account because he would be forced to self-disclose (something which I think is both unconstitutional and practically impossible).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:50:10 +0000

At least their law is on the books. My state NY I can’t even decipher the legislation (if that’s what it is. It was enacted as part of the state budget I think? Information is elusive).

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:30:11 +0000

In reply to Sex Offender Truth. @Sex Offender Truth - Why not choose to be a thorn In their friggin side. Done it for years in my home state. Stress their increasing stupidity, corruption, increasingly thin budgets and resources. again and again. Very gratifying.

By: Anon E. Moose

Anon E. Moose — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:28:11 +0000

In reply to Florida Action Committee. I’m in Louisiana and there is not an organization.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:42:55 +0000

In reply to Florida Action Committee. Registry Matters did an extensive interview with a LA defense attorney who joined an episode of their podcast. Need to recall who this was. Also NARSOL’s color-comes map says that there is a volunteer advocate?

By: Jacob

Jacob — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 14:40:48 +0000

In reply to Anon E. Moose.

So Florida is NOT the worst state for a recovering SO.

At least in our circuit, a Federal district judge ruled that you cannot stamp “sex offender” on everyone’s license. And FAC’s Internet Challenge has held at bay any bright ideas about social network “disclosures.”

Thank you for educating us on LA’s house of horrors.

By: Florida Action Committee

Florida Action Committee — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:29:01 +0000

In reply to Jacob. Agreed, 1000%

By: Florida Action Committee

Florida Action Committee — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:28:03 +0000

In reply to Kevin Manuel. No

By: Florida Action Committee

Florida Action Committee — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:27:27 +0000

In reply to David.

I think this law should UNQUESTIONABLY be challenged. Is there an affiliate org in Louisiana?
From our table, it doesn’t look like there is (https://floridaactioncommittee.org/state-contacts-and-registration-requirements-for-visiting-persons-required-to-register-as-sex-offenders/_
If anyone reading this comment is in Louisiana please advise. If nothing exists, it’s time to reach out.

By: XB

XB — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:36:34 +0000

In reply to Ben. I heard about that moronic law a while ago. Has anyone challenged it on freedom of speech grounds yet? Definitely compelled speech.