Author: FAC Contributor #10

In the US District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana, Greenwald v Cantrell, et al poses fascinating, real world challenges to the unending limits of SORNA.     The individual involved is a PFR who suffers from seizures to such extent that she has been declared to be an “unrestorable incompetent.”  This health condition caused her to be unable to

Courts have long been divided over the ability of judges and warrants to compel an individual to disclose the password or passcode to their cell phone, and other hand-held devices.     The power of search which can convert thoughts as expressed through online exploration and queries plus financial, personal, social, location history, and all other aspects of someone’s life can

Three un-related reports were recently published that collectively reflect the common frustrations persons forced to register share.  They amplify the simple message that whatever gains are sought, they will only come by fighting the fight together.     The CATO Institute just published their Human Freedom Index which compares liberty and freedom country by country.  The categories covered convey the ability

According to this article, Altamonte Springs seemingly has issues with a single homeless person, so they are proposing an ordinance to punish all those who are homeless and may encounter certain public spaces.   Other articles suggest this issue is broader with general homelessness growing and requiring a solution.   While the City seems to provide shelter space for many

Lake County prosecutor William “Bill” Gadson announced he is seeking the death penalty in the case against Joseph Andrew Giampa. Giampa has been charged with two counts of sexual battery upon victims under the age of 12 and three counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child. This is the first case in the state to seek a capital

As expected, Tennessee has filed an appeal in Does v Lee.  In this case, the 6th District Federal judge ruled flat out that the State’s SORNA was punishment and that retroactive components were Ex Post Facto.   Tennessee’s appeal emphasizes three failings of the ruling:  1) the Court exceeded its limits; 2) the Court erred in declaring Ex Post Facto; 3)

By Sandy Rozek First published at NARSOL.org After three college presidents recently were questioned during a congressional hearing “if students calling for the genocide of Jews violated their school’s code of conduct,” Dan Bongino, a popular conservative radio host, stated “calling for the destruction of any group of people is indeed harassment, criminal, and must be condemned.”  NARSOL agrees. “Almost

The US Supreme Court met in conference on Friday, Dec 8, to discuss a number of cases including Clements v Florida.  You will recall this case requested the Court to declare that being on the registry under Florida’s SORNA was being held “in custody” under Federal Statute.   This morning the Court published that they have denied the petition.   A

The US DOJ updates this publication each July.  Previous year’s issues have been written up.  Even if covered already, please find a reminder to take a look at this document.  Recent case decisions and the anticipation of potential new case activity are good reasons to revisit this publication.   The document does a fair job of compiling and organizing case law. 

By Sandy Rozek First published at NARSOL It is seldom that the morning newsfeed offers not two but three pieces dealing with the same topic, a topic that piques my interest and warrants some consideration. Some states structure their sexual offender registry so that a technical violation is punishable by a jail or prison sentence and in some states is