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RM on African-American citizens of Louisiana need to know how Rep. Boyd is representing them: “As a punishment, this bill, sponsored by Representative Delisha Boyd (D-New Orleans), violates the United Nations Convention against Torture and…” Apr 19, 20:29
Tereto on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “Carefully read the wording, as it makes it retroactive, and left in the hands of the court, as well as…” Apr 19, 18:45
Education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Two-night stays are generally not considered long enough to be considered residences as defined in the statute. It must…” Apr 19, 18:01
Brandon R Mershon on Carnival Cruise Line’s Ban on Sex Offenders does Little to Protect Passengers: “So I did a little research and this is what i found out.... Total Sexual Assaults…” Apr 19, 16:29
CherokeeJack on African-American citizens of Louisiana need to know how Rep. Boyd is representing them: “A forced vasectomy for someone not on sanctions seems to be a violation of your constitutional rights? And do not…” Apr 19, 11:58
CherokeeJack on Seventh Circuit considers challenges to Wisconsin sex offense laws: “Every time we get a win, the law makers seem to vow to create 5 or more new restrictions of…” Apr 19, 11:54
education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “It appears to be the same as for in-state residents, but we are not attorneys. Even attorneys have difficulty…” Apr 18, 20:46
Confused on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Sorry folks, I still don't understand the reporting requirements for out-of-state travel. If I fly into Chicago for a two…” Apr 18, 19:26
Derek Logue of OnceFallen.com on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Something that needs to be mentioned-- When you sign any change.org petition, it asks for a…” Apr 18, 09:57
Jacob on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Anyone looked at the signed bill to see whether they deleted the offending language regarding removal? And/or,…” Apr 17, 20:56
CherokeeJack on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Here is the actual House bill from the state of Florida final documents but even on it I cannot find…” Apr 17, 20:15
Education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “I understand.” Apr 17, 18:04
Education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “We have a new sheriff and a new head of registration now. Everything is changing and not for the…” Apr 17, 18:03
Education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “This is an issue that we plan on discussing with FDLE and legislators this year, including the sponsor of HB…” Apr 17, 18:01
Rs on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “I thought that all states have there own laws. I was told floridas laws is for Florida only how can…” Apr 17, 15:06
EdC on Alarming news out of Louisiana: “It appears that this punishment is not associated with the registry, but is a criminal penalty in addition to that…” Apr 17, 14:24
Curious on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Does this mean we should register our local Sheriff's Office since many of us must be there at least 3…” Apr 17, 12:44
Curious on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “They have confused the law even more, IMHO. If I go to my sister's wedding (as in the example) and…” Apr 17, 11:44
Bwj on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “It seems suspect. I used to spend time working with 12 step programs. I would attend…” Apr 17, 11:34
Pariah.001 on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “I have a friend who just got out of Jail for not registering an RV. If your wife owns it…” Apr 17, 09:22
Pariah.001 on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Yes he has.” Apr 17, 09:20
Roger Mansfield on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “My nephew lives in NY and kept his boat here to avoid pulling it back and forth for vacation time.…” Apr 17, 08:54
Facts should matter on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “"The Constitution allows legislators to be idiots and to produce unfortunate law." I'm sure you read the…” Apr 17, 08:45
Randall Hayes on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “This is also my concern. I haven't visited my mother in years.” Apr 17, 08:38
Facts should matter on Alarming news out of Louisiana: “Predictable not alarming. As predictable as a school-yard bully with their intimidation tactics and lashing out because their identity-formation was…” Apr 17, 08:33
Confused on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “Has DeSantis signed this bill into law?” Apr 17, 07:58
Mac on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “How would this Bill apply to out of state residents who go to Florida for a vacation?” Apr 17, 03:18
RM on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “They don't know what they're talking about. It was passed in the bill. FDLE has until October 1, 2024 to…” Apr 16, 21:34
Craig on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “I recently did my biyearly in alachua county. The new person at the registry office admitted she has received no…” Apr 16, 21:05
Education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “According to Representative Baker, sponsor of HB 1235, no, you would not.” Apr 16, 21:01
Education on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “It is gone.” Apr 16, 21:00
Bwj on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “So if I go to Publix I'm registering that address?” Apr 16, 19:47
CherokeeJack on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Psalms I am sorry I did not see your question since FAC no longer sends us notifications.…” Apr 16, 19:20
CherokeeJack on Alarming news out of Louisiana: “@RM According to the registry Kings and Queens in charge, NOTHING is punishment on the registry, because…” Apr 16, 19:06
CherokeeJack on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “I did not see the part where they stated it will also make it harder to be removed from the…” Apr 16, 18:52
Psalms 91 on Member Submission: A few FAQs on the process of removal from Florida Sex Offender Registry: “Awesome. Amen🙏🏽” Apr 16, 18:13
Pariah.001 on Results of HB 1235 beginning October 1, 2024: “I recently registered in Hillsborough County and asked about the change of vehicle online. They told me that part of…” Apr 16, 14:53
RayO on Results of Harper v. Glass Order beginning October 1, 2024: “A reminder that, per statute, neither in-state nor out-of-state travel needs to be reported to law enforcement at all (via…” Apr 16, 14:15
RM on Alarming news out of Louisiana: “Forced sterilization has an unfortunately sordid history in the United States and has often been used against African-Americans. What is…” Apr 16, 13:22
Anonymous on Why Chevron Matters: “When will this be decided?” Apr 16, 12:30
Jennifer on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “TS: You don't grasp the seriousness of getting these bad decisions on the books. The ACLU argued empirical…” Apr 16, 11:55
Reg Citizen on FAC Announcements April 2024: “don't wait - get involved now... I am on the registry and probation and involved. Probation gave me the OK…” Apr 16, 10:58
Psalms 91 on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Good morning. Can you petition the court to get off registry?” Apr 16, 09:40
Psalms 91 on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Good morning. You have been on registry for 27 years. Can you petition to get off yet? Or must…” Apr 16, 09:34
Disgusted in Michigan on MI: News from Michigan – New SORA NOT Retroactive.: “That's because there's litigation still pending in court. Courts are not going to hear cases that deal with the…” Apr 16, 08:02
Aaron Miller on MI: News from Michigan – New SORA NOT Retroactive.: “I am of the understanding that since a previous law cannot be revived, and the legislature totally rewrote SORA and…” Apr 16, 00:53
Dennis on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Just remember that those politicians *are* the ignorant ones, or worse. SOs and their supportive friends and family are the…” Apr 15, 20:58
DC on News Sharing and General Commentary: “Ohio seems to be seeing the light about housing for ALL Felons INCLUDING those with sexual offenses, H.B. 50 has…” Apr 15, 13:09
CherokeeJack on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “@ 20+ years I have seen a lot of cases where someone had someone else's charges put…” Apr 15, 04:58
Saddles on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Actives are good and group involement is also Being creative is good to get the signitures one needa.…” Apr 15, 00:19
Anonymous on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Love FAC! Once my loved one is off probation we will be vigorously involved.” Apr 14, 17:00
RayO on FAC Announcements April 2024: “And remember - it's really the extreme ignorance, belligerence, and apathy among the people/voters themselves that feeds those same negative…” Apr 14, 16:22
CherokeeJack on FAC Announcements April 2024: “Douglas Same here, I was put on, in 1997 which is 27 years ago. I was in my thirties…” Apr 14, 14:56
Douglas In Jacksonville on FAC Announcements April 2024: “What an impressive and comprehensive list of activities and direct actions!! Thank you Florida Action Committee and…” Apr 14, 09:11
EdC on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “You've just illustrated one reason why I will never set foot in Florida. Its laws are so tangled that it…” Apr 14, 07:48
CherokeeJack on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “Tearfuleagle Not correct. When I was sentenced, there was no registry so was no sentenced to any registry, offender…” Apr 13, 21:03
Fred on Wisconsin, what are you doing?: “Here's something to think about. They don't want to put us all in prison for life, because there would be…” Apr 13, 09:31
CherokeeJack on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “God bless those who get off the registry and a double dose to those who cannot get removed. I have…” Apr 13, 08:09
mike on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “Your category is based on the statutes that you were convicted of. The qualifications are outlined in the sexual…” Apr 13, 06:44
CherokeeJack on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “I am very confused, Ron just one with the Florida Supreme court stating there must be a path off and…” Apr 12, 15:39
tearfuleagle on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “Unless I am wrong the predator tag has to be pronounced by a Judge at sentencing. Or at least…” Apr 12, 14:07
Tereto on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “Nobody's mentioned the predator clause listed in the bill. The one that makes everyone a predator, until a petition by…” Apr 12, 12:10
RayO on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “So, I check out of a hotel on my 3rd day there. I guess I still have to now…” Apr 12, 11:51
Lauren NotBook on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “To be perfectly candid, I'm currently so confused by what legislation has passed (this year and last year), what legislation…” Apr 12, 10:39
Jacob on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “On Lauren’s question re challenging HB1235, I assume we need to wait and see how Does v Glass (aka EPF…” Apr 12, 10:23
Tereto on Times for committee meetings on SB 1230 and HB 1235: “HB 1235 was signed into law this year. This will cause huge amounts of problems for the majority of us.” Apr 12, 09:38
EdC on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “I totally agree with you except for your conclusion that personal bias and nonsense in crafting laws renders them unconstitutional.…” Apr 12, 09:18
Psalms 91 on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “Thank you” Apr 12, 07:21
Saddles on There are innocent people on the “sex offender registry”: “Good ole John Adams is right in many ways "Our Constitution was made only for moral and religious people, it…” Apr 11, 23:10
Don on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “The fingerprints and criminal history are required for a name change, but not to be taken off the registry, I'm…” Apr 11, 22:12
Mike on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “mac: I'm aware that some states like Texas, Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin and New York keep you on the registry…” Apr 11, 18:15
Biol57 on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “Using the Court's rationale, we'd still be burning "witches" and drowning innocent people accused of being "witches"” Apr 11, 16:04
mac on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “Sorry, I have to intervene. You don't even know the half of it. The worst part is once you get…” Apr 11, 15:33
Lauren NotBook on AMENDED CALL TO ACTION #3 FOR SB 1230 and HB 1235: “I belive these were signed into law today, sadly. Do we have any hope or plans of challenging any of…” Apr 11, 13:19
Mike on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “20+ Years: With all of the expense and no guarantee of success after many months, I would just relocate…” Apr 11, 12:25
Mike on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “Psalms 91: You might have better luck changing states rather than changing the law. It seems that if…” Apr 11, 12:20
Biol57 on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “I'd recommend reaching out to Ron Kleiner via email or phone and ask him. https://kleinerlawfirm.com/” Apr 11, 12:00
TS on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “That may be but if he did not, then we would not have gotten the issue in the opinion which…” Apr 11, 10:49
TS on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “I agree with your principle written here. However, given people have taken to disregarding the…” Apr 11, 10:46
Psalms 91 on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “Will a misdemeanor arrest that was later dismissed disqualify me forever from petitioning the court for removal from registry?…” Apr 11, 07:40
CherokeeJack on Video of Volusia County Meeting: “But I think it is not retroactive? Most new laws where you force someone to move because of the new…” Apr 10, 22:45
CherokeeJack on News Sharing and General Commentary: “I saw that on the news the other day but couldn't find anything online to post on here. I read…” Apr 10, 20:09
as reported by News4Jax on News Sharing and General Commentary: “HB 1235 establishes stricter guidelines for sexual offender registration. This bill: Prevents sex offenders from using a…” Apr 10, 16:10
Biol57 on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “Thanks for the update. It sounds like you may get this worked out and off the dreaded list.” Apr 10, 15:27
Jacob on News Sharing and General Commentary: “Folks, the online sting grant program is not targeted to registrants, though it likely will create new ones.…” Apr 10, 14:07
Eugene V. Debs on News Sharing and General Commentary: “I would be very concerned with this one https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1131 The online stings…” Apr 10, 12:31
Eugene V. Debs on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “Another politician who is ignorant of facts but yet wants to increase the punishment. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/convicted-pedophiles-could-face-much-darker-future-gop-backed-bill-cant-rehabilitate-predator” Apr 10, 12:05
RR on News Sharing and General Commentary: “03/10/2024. DeSantis just signed bill hb1235. - What are the changes we should be concerned with here ?” Apr 10, 11:55
Eugene V. Debs on News Sharing and General Commentary: “Short summary of all the new laws https://flvoicenews.com/desantis-signs-new-laws-aiming-to-protect-children-from-sexual-predators/” Apr 10, 11:51
Facts should matter on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “Decisions based on highly-speculative conjecture is faith-based nonsense and magical thinking. When personal bias is used to craft laws, then…” Apr 10, 10:31
20+ Years on Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirms lower court ruling for registered citizen: “Good morning to you all. Well, the rabbit hole continues to expand exponentially. I finally mustered the courage…” Apr 10, 10:13
Randy Wilson on Federal Class Action lawsuit against Tennessee Sex Offense Registry for Ex Post Facto: “Yeah, I'm in the same boat brother.” Apr 9, 14:52
RM on Harper v. Glass – Order and Impact: “The real proof that legislators don't care about protecting children but only continuing to punish people they don't like is…” Apr 9, 14:37
Joe on FAC Requests Clarification from FDLE on Vehicle Registration: “I don’t have a Drivers license does this law still apply?” Apr 9, 14:06
RR on Harper v. Glass – Order and Impact: “The change only applies to address reporting requirements and procedures. -How did you get out of the registry in…” Apr 9, 12:16
No Due Process on There are innocent people on the “sex offender registry”: “I'm an innocent man on Florida's sex offender registry because a federal agent lied under oath to obtain my indictment…” Apr 9, 09:15
Disgusted in Michigan on The Sex Offender Registry Failed Them: Data Shows Rise in Sexual Assaults Aboard Cruise Ships: “Obviously no one on the registry is sexually assaulting anyone on cruise ships since we aren't even allowed on board.” Apr 9, 09:12
RayO on Wisconsin, what are you doing?: “So, if this new law applies retroactively, as Sandy seems to indicate, will Wisconsin be re-sentencing people for the same…” Apr 8, 18:21
Alan on Illinois Supreme Court says studies do not always matter: “This is a shortcoming of the USA's legal system the founders could not have imagined. It is a shame…” Apr 8, 18:20
Alan on The Sex Offender Registry Failed Them: Data Shows Rise in Sexual Assaults Aboard Cruise Ships: “Once again the evidence proves almost all offenses are commited by first timers not on the registry.” Apr 8, 18:15

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