On June 20, the Colorado Court of Appeals determined that the lifetime registration requirement for Coloradans found guilty of two or more sex offenses when they were juveniles qualifies as punishment under the Eighth Amendment. The 2-1 decision means that…
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IN THE NEWS: Why are these men downloading child pornography?
Additionally, it is sometimes possible to distinguish men with primary pedophilic attractions from those who fell down the rabbit hole by analyzing the totality of their downloaded images. The pedophiles will tend to have a preponderance of child images, often…
IN THE NEWS: BJS fuels myths about sex offense recidivism, contradicting its own new data
Framing aside, the recidivism data presented in the BJS report can offer helpful perspective on the risks posed by people after release. Whether measured as rearrest, reconviction, or return to prison, BJS found that people whose most serious commitment offense…
Law allowing no exceptions to sex offender registration is unconstitutional, Alaska Supreme Court rules – Anchorage Daily News
While the court ruled that the state does, in fact, have the right to require out-of-state offenders to register, it found the registry law too sweeping, penalizing rehabilitated sex offenders without offering them any relief from the registry’s consequences. “ASORA…
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STIPULATED ORDER FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AND FOR 90-DAY DEFERRAL OF DECISION ON INJUNCTIVE RELIEF TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION Source: 055_stip_order_for_decl_judgment_for_90_day_deferral.pdf
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Registration laws for those convicted of sex-related offenses, and more specifically the housing restrictions that impact these individuals, are counterproductive. The registries ensnare the wrong people. Overbroad housing restrictions make communities less safe while fostering a false sense of security.…
How a Sex Offender’s Case Before the Supreme Court Could Bring Down the Administrative State – POLITICO Magazine
Gundy has become a cause célèbre among libertarian legal activists, who see in his case an opening they’ve long sought. The question before the court turns on whether Congress delegated too much of its legislative power. Source: How a Sex…
1994 Crime Bill: Remove Children from Sex-Offender Registries | National Review
Children who have been labeled sex offenders often struggle to lead normal lives after serving time. Strict rules limit where sex offenders can live or work. Some cannot live with family members who have children, and missing a deadline can…
Supreme Court To Rule On Census Question, Gerrymandering And More : NPR
From the census citizenship question and political gerrymandering to the separation of church and state, the high court will make some rulings of consequence over the next month. Gundy v. U.S. (argued in October): Sex offender case dealing with how much power…
Racine alderman to head state Parole Commission | Local News | kenoshanews.com
“Improving our parole system is an important part of reforming our criminal justice system and eliminating the racial disparities that have led to increased incarceration rates for people of color,” Evers said in a news release. Tate, a lifelong resident…