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in Litigation and Challenges, News, Supervision and Restraints
February 20, 2019

Maricopa attorney behind push to slightly loosen sex offender registry law

More sex offenders would become eligible to have their names removed from the Arizona’s sex offender registry but would face new hurdles in doing so, under legislation being pushed by Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery. But some criminal justice reform advocates oppose the bill, saying it may actually make it harder for people to get […]

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in Constitutionality, Litigation and Challenges, News
February 9, 2019

Michigan v Snyder and People v Betts

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed amicus briefs in the Michigan Supreme Court today in Michigan v Snyder (Case number 153696) and People v Betts (Case number 148981), arguing that Michigan’s sex offender registration and notification requirements are punishment because they are so burdensome and fail to distinguish between dangerous offenders and those who are […]

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in Constitutionality, Litigation and Challenges, News, Protecting Families, Supervision and Restraints
January 22, 2019
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ACLU suit seeks changes to Michigan sex offender registry

If I were to title this article, my title would have been: “Bad Acting Prosecutors and Evil Judges” William Hetherington says he’s still being punished after paying his debt for a crime he didn’t commit. Hetherington, 65, made national headlines after his 1986 conviction for a new Michigan crime, spousal rape. Innocence advocates raised questions about the conviction, […]

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in Civil Rights, Community, Legislating Morality, Litigation and Challenges, Statistics and Research
January 8, 2019

Maricopa County needs a 21st century prosecutor. It doesn’t have one

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery’s recent op-ed in the Arizona Capitol Times gets one thing right: “21st century prosecutors strive for far more than convictions.” But with a long record of harsh treatment of criminal defendants and opposition to criminal justice reform, Mr. Montgomery isn’t a “21st century prosecutor.” What does it mean to be a […]

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in Civil Rights, Community, Litigation and Challenges, News
December 27, 2018
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Thank You for Another Opportunity | Justice Reform

The Directors of WAR National strive to be the voice of the families whose loved ones are required to register as sexual offenders. Our advocacy also includes the families whose loved ones are currently incarcerated. These folks want to fight for change prior to the release of loved ones so they don’t have to face […]

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in Constitutionality, Litigation and Challenges, Statistics and Research
November 20, 2018
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From Amici Curiae In Support of Petitioners SCOTUS

Risk perception may not be about quantifiable risk so much as it is about immeasurable fear. Our fears are informed by history and economics, by social power and stigma, by myth and nightmares. And as with other strongly held beliefs, our fears are dear to us. When we encounter information that contradicts our beliefs, we […]

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in Civil Rights, Court Findings, Litigation and Challenges, News, Protecting Families
October 27, 2018

Sex offender sues county, saying 2008 housing restriction law violates civil rights

Kern County has been sued by an anonymous registered sex offender, who says the county’s restrictive housing laws for sex offenders have violated his civil rights. The plaintiff, identified only as John Doe in court filings, says in the lawsuit that he is not able to find reasonable housing due to an ordinance passed by […]

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in Civil Rights, Constitutionality, Litigation and Challenges, News
October 27, 2018

Third Lawsuit Filed This Month Challenging Florida Sex Offender Registry

Another federal lawsuit has been filed challenging the Florida sex offender registry. This one filed in the Middle District of Florida and assigned case number D-FLM-6-18-CV-001731-001. This suit represents the third constitutional challenge to the state’s sex offender registry filed this month (actually, the second was filed last month and the State removed it to […]

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in Court Findings, Litigation and Challenges, News
October 13, 2018
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Justices: You can’t jail homeless sex offenders for not registering new address

Registered sex offenders who become homeless can’t be jailed for failing to immediately report their new address to law enforcement, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday. The justices acknowledged state law spells out that anyone who is required to register as a sex offender must inform the sheriff of a new address within 72 hours of moving. But […]

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in Litigation and Challenges, News
October 8, 2018

Nevada to embark on new sex offender registry system, but critics say it’s overly harsh

Las Vegas attorney Alina Shell represents sex offenders, and she said it’s been an emotional time in recent weeks among clients calling her office. Starting Oct. 1, Nevada will be implementing its version of the federal Adam Walsh Act, a law that significantly changes the way the state classifies its more than 7,200 sex offenders. […]

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