Fighting for registered citizens and families
JOHN COVERT — Among all the policy experiments in this country that have thoroughly missed the mark, sex offense registries have surely earned their own special niche.  Registries have been examined in
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DWAYNE DAUGHTRY — Today’s sex offense registry, now over two decades old, reflects a history of shortcomings. Initially introduced as a means to enhance community safety, the effectiveness of public
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By Jacob Sullum —  March 5, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Smith v. Doe, a U.S. Supreme Court decision that approved retroactive application of Alaska’s sex offender registry, deeming
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Voting is an American principle and a fundamental democratic right that should be protected, promoted, and practiced, which is why many people are surprised to learn that the U.S. Constitution
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RALEIGH, N.C. — A large crowd headed to the General Assembly Tuesday morning to advocate for second chances of individuals with criminal convictions. “We’re here to address some of those
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Robert Suttle was required to register as a sex offender in Louisiana after being convicted of exposing someone to HIV. But despite the fact that New York does not require
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BY: DANA DIFILIPPO — A Passaic County man has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of New Jersey’s registry of child abusers, saying it unfairly condemns people to the list for life
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