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With the vast amounts of new social media accounts I see more of these types of outcomes accruing more and more https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2023/09/30/pontiac-man-known-for-pursuing-sexual-predators-killed-in-shooting/amp/
More “custody” sweeps in Florida. So tell me again how we’re not in the laws custody when they routinely conduct these operations throughout the country and the throughout the year we are not under custody? https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/sheriffs-office-reports-86-arrests-months-long-operation-always-watching-predator-sting
Congratulations Osceola County. You just arrested a bunch of dangerous homeless people for being homeless or others for not reporting an email address. This is of course sarcasm.
Pretty impressive work by the Osceola Sheriff’s Department. They arrested 89-year-old [redacted] for omitting information on his registration form. Did he buy a new wheelchair and fail to report it? I’m glad the Osceola Sheriff’s Department is working hard to keep us safe. I feel safe already.
“are not under custody?
All these so-called “compliance” [moderated] shows are no different than “shakedowns” in jail and prison when they come in and toss your cell looking for contraband and drugs.
Yes, it meets the threshold and goes beyond the realm of custody.
It’s actually militant over-policing.
There is a US Supreme Court case, they brief was just filed yesterday, I think. United States v. Rahimi it is a 2nd admin case. It is based on another case called Bruen(spelling). In that case the Supreme Court said you had to look at historical context in dealing with the 2nd admin. In this recently filed brief, the premise is the defendant had a restraining order, State said he could not have a gun. He was not a felon. The brief makes an argument, domestic violence was a crime,when the Constitution was written, and they had a type of restraining orders then, and they did not take their 2nd admin rights away. So that was not the intent of our Founding Fathers. We will have to see if the US Supreme accepts that as a valid argument. If so could we try and apply to our situation. Say in the 1000 feet rule. Violating our right to live where we choose. Just an idea.
https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/govt-politics/newberry-safe-school-transportation-options
Currently, Newberry’s code does not allow sexual offenders to reside within 1,000 feet, and predators 1,500 feet, of a state-defined “protected place,” defined to be schools, childcare facilities, parks, playgrounds and any other gathering place for children.
The city of Williston limits both to live 2,500 feet away from protected places, while state statute limits both sexual offenders and predators to a minimum of 1,000 feet from protected places.
Staff also asked the city attorney’s office about enacting a more restrictive code than the state’s, looking specifically at Williston’s code for reference. The attorney’s office advised that, while a stricter code would be allowable, it may not be enforceable because the state will not prosecute a local ordinance that is not also a violation of state law, unless the city enters into an agreement with the state prosecutor. ( does anyone know what he means? )
“Newberry staff learned there are 21 levels of sexual offenders, only five of which are required to comply with state residency radius restrictions. “
“If Newberry expanded the perimeters around its protected areas to 2,500 feet, the entire urbanized area would be off-limits for sex offender residency.”
Seems like banishment of future potential residents to me
Thank you for the link. I have been searching for more information. It is good to read “Staff also asked the city attorney’s office about enacting a more restrictive code than the state’s, looking specifically at Williston’s code for reference. The attorney’s office advised that, while a stricter code would be allowable, it may not be enforceable because the state will not prosecute a local ordinance that is not also a violation of state law, unless the city enters into an agreement with the state prosecutor.”
This is why Gainesville dropped its 2500-ft residency restrictions: The city attorney said a lawsuit is a lot easier to defend if the city is using the state’s 1000-ft RR.
looking at this site https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-journal/the-effectiveness-of-home-rule-a-preemption-and-conflict-analysis/
Seems there still is a way to challenge it.
Just saw this https://www.wcjb.com/2023/09/26/newberry-city-commissioners-discuss-current-code-sexual-predators-offenders/
Don’t know if they’re expanding it a rolling it back, but apparently thinking about doing something.
https://mccmeetings.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/newberryfl-pubu/MEET-Agenda-fb90159274d34bbcba4d279a92d0c97a.pdf item number 17.
Apparently the next county over in williston fl has more restrictive living requirements and they’re thinking about adopting those that they have over there in the neighboring town. Williston has 59 Registrants according to city data. Com and newberry has 30 residents according to home facts. This is the same issue that happened in Crestview, small town are driving residents out. What are the chances that 30 of those registrants committed a crime or the 59 in Willison? This has to be grounds for a lawsuit its systematic hatred.
I’ve noticed a trend in Florida in that all the central state counties are trying to “out tough” each other. Make no mistake, the cruelty is the point in the messaging and framing. It’s low-effort gentrification to give off the illusion of safety and order.
They actually think it’s creating a legitimate safety buffer. Bless their little ignorant hearts. What any reasonable person would call call gaining housing and neighborly goodwill, these local council members are maliciously spinning anyone with “that label” as attempting to “skirt” detection and gain “safe harbor” in their precious little communities.
Alligators are literally eating people daily, sink holes are eating homes and infrastructure, kids are getting shot up in public schools, but hey… lets distract from all that by targeting a group everyone loves to hate in order to make it appear like we’re doing something about “community safety.” Pfft…
Eugene V. Debs >>> Well my friend I guess the cat is gonna come out of the bag soon enough. I’m a John Doe in John Doe vs Poritz NJSC 7/25/95 ruling. Ground Zero for the Registry to those who look it up. This is the foundation court ruling of the Megan’s Law in the state of New Jersey where it started. This Registry was ruled informative not punitive making it civil not criminal being an extension of punishment. Then the ruling goes on for those who were convicted before Constitutional laws: Even though it is not an extension of punishment the state must provide “Due Process”. My civil D.P. Judgement because I was before Constitutional Laws was a Tier 1. This ruling was even before the 5/17/96 Federal Amendment. Yeah they are smoked an they know it, why they pushed it off on FDLE.
https://www.theamericanreporter.com/ronald-l-book-named-among-six-attorneys-defending-constitutional-freedoms/
Constitutional freedoms lawyer, what a crock.
Wow they mention all that but not one word about the fact he is partially responsible for homelessness in Miami dade. Nor his DUI and wreck or any other thing he’s done wrong. But if one of us saved someone’s life they would lead with joe blow a CONVICTED REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER saved a life his CONVICTION was from charges filed against him in 1925 blah blah blah .