There are some interesting public comments on this story. Please take the time to read what Nebraska has in mind. More laws for more reasons of panic. Law makers seem to think that using the “safety” of a child is…
This Symposium Essay explores and analyzes the Sixth Circuit’s approach to child pornography sentencing. It critiques the Sixth Circuit’s decision to apply heightened scrutiny to below-Guideline sentences for child pornography possession. In addition to presenting a critique of the Sixth…
The Justice Department filed a statement of interest today arguing that the Fair Housing Act (FHA) requires that landlords who consider criminal records in evaluating prospective tenants do not use overly broad generalizations that disproportionately disqualify people based on a…
6th Circuit Court of Appeals case — Does v Snyder In late August the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a ruling that has registrants and lawyers around the country excited. The case, Does v. Snyder, challenged various parts…
The Florida Action Committee (FAC) sent a petition to Florida Governor Rick Scott today, asking him to clean up the registry. The Florida’s Sex Offender Registry contains over sixty-nine thousand names! Most of the names on the list are not…
PHOENIX — Arizona law allows people to be convicted of soliciting sex with a child even if there never was any child to begin with, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. In a split decision, the majority said there…