A federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction (PI) on Monday that stops enforcement of residency restrictions in the City of Murrieta. The judge’s decision, in effect, continues a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) she issued about three weeks ago. Although the PI applies only to the plaintiff in this case now, its effect is expected to be extended to all registrants at a later time.
“This is a significant victory for registrants and families living in the City of Murrietta,” stated attorney Janice Bellucci. “It is unfortunate that the City did not repeal its ordinance after the California Supreme Court ruled that similar restrictions violated the Constitution.”
In her decision, the judge concluded that sufficient evidence was presented to establish, for the purpose of injunctive relief, that the City’s residency restrictions violate the due process provisions of the 14th Amendment. The decision includes references to a report issued by the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) that concluded “residence restrictions are likely to have the unintended effect of increasing the likelihood of sexual re-offense.”
Based in part upon the CASOMB report, the court decision stated that issuance of the PI may promote the public’s interest in public safety as it would provide stability to Plaintiff’s life.
Despite issuance of the PI, this case will continue unless the City of Murrieta provides a meaningful settlement offer.
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A brief open letter to the people of Murrieta:
Dear Residents, Business Owners and other Tax Payers in Murrieta, California:
You should be furious at your city’s leadership. Because of their reckless actions, they are risking thousands (if not more) of your hard-earned tax dollars.
In my opinion, you should immediately rise up and fire all of them. Use whatever peaceful and legal remedies you have at your disposal to remove these fools from their jobs and from office. They do not belong in public office. You deserve better!
If you do nothing, please prepare to throw even more of your hard-earned money into the garbage. Next time a pipe breaks, next time a service you are entitled to (because you have paid taxes for that service) becomes unavailable, next time you call for help and no help arrives, just remember: you have been warned.
Sincerely,
A Registered Citizen
I like the fact that “due process” was used. That same argument used often enough and upheld enough will set the registry up for constitutional challenge, but this time the registry will die. Good job Janice et all.
Great work, Janice! What would we do without you?