March 2020 - ACSOL

FL: Tampa Opens Tent Shelter For Homeless [except registrants] During Coronavirus Pandemic

·March 31, 2020
·1 Comment

[floridaactioncommittee.org - 3/30/20] Even in states of emergency, governments take any opportunity to kick persons required to register as sex offenders. With a county-wide order for people to stay indoors…

Commentary

Attorney General Barr Memo Excludes Release of Registrants

·March 31, 2020
·11 Comments

[ACSOL] It’s just come to my attention that Attorney General Barr recently issued a memorandum purporting to address the problem of COVID-19 for federal prisons, by recommending consideration of release from federal prison to…

Commentary

Now More Than Ever, Prisoners Should Have Some Access to Social Media

·March 31, 2020
·2 Comments

[eff.org - 3/27/20] As the pandemic unfolds, state agencies should take a flexible approach to enforcement of restrictions on inmates’ ability to connect with the outside world. By Mark Rumold…

California

CA: Placentia to open homeless ‘navigation center’ Tuesday without registrants

·March 30, 2020
·23 Comments

[ocregister.com - 3/30/20] Placentia is racing to put the final touches on what city leaders say is a first-of-its kind facility that will offer emergency shelter, help finding jobs and…

National

Pennsylvania, Oregon Suspend In-Person Registration

·March 30, 2020
·7 Comments

[ACSOL] The States of Pennsylvania and Oregon have temporarily suspended in-person registration for all registrants in those state. Instead of in-person registration, Pennsylvania is allowing registrants to register by mail,…

National

ND: Yet another way COVID-19 has changed life: Fargo sex offenders can now register remotely

·March 30, 2020
·1 Comment

[inforum.com - 3/29/20] FARGO — The Fargo Police Department is allowing sex offenders to register by phone in an effort to prevent the spread of coronavirus, while other local law…

Commentary

Strategies for reducing COVID-19 exposure [paper]

·March 29, 2020
·4 Comments

[mitchellhamline.edu - 3/28/20] SEX OFFENSE LITIGATION AND POLICY RESOURCE CENTER Strategies for reducing COVID-19 exposure by revising the implementation of registration policies, housing banishment laws, and other restrictions impacting people…

National

FL: Groups Call on Governor DeSantis to Temporarily Suspend In-Person Reporting Required Under Sex Offense Registry

·March 28, 2020
·6 Comments

[floridaactioncommittee.org - 3/27/20] BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA – March 27, 2020. The Florida Action Committee (FAC), the ACLU of Florida and the Florida Justice Institute are calling on Florida Governor Ron…

ACSOL News

ACSOL Files Fifth Lawsuit Challenging San Diego In-Person Registration During Pandemic

·March 27, 2020
·15 Comments

[ACSOL] The Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) filed today a fifth lawsuit challenging in-person registration for all registrants, including those with high-risk COVID-19 factors. This lawsuit was filed…

ACSOL News

CA: 60 Organizations Jointly Request Significant Parole and Probation Changes During Pandemic

·March 27, 2020
·7 Comments

[ACSOL] A group of 60 organizations, including ACSOL, are jointly requesting that parole and probation agencies in California modify existing supervision conditions, policies and practices to align with public health…

General News

CA: Root and Rebound Rapidly is Responding to Our Communities’ Needs by Expanding Support During Covid-19

·March 27, 2020
·0 Comments

[rootandrebound.org - 3/26/20] Dear Community, As an organization that serves, supports, and advocates for the rights of people who have been impacted by mass incarceration--people who are currently and formerly…

Commentary

Kat’s Blog: Don’t Let Increased Stress Lead to Suicidal Thoughts

·March 27, 2020
·16 Comments

In August 2017 I wrote a blog piece for Women Against Registry titled “No More Suicides, Please”. Almost 3 years later I’m still receiving notices of comments on that piece,…

Commentary

The Unethical Dilemma of an Offense Based Sex Offender Registration and Notification System and the Indiscriminate Effect on the Low Risk Offender

·March 27, 2020
·5 Comments

[floridaactioncommittee.org - 3/26/20] The Law Review article linked to below was written by Kenneth H. Browning, a third-year law student at Barry University School of Law. He examines ethics in…

ACSOL News

ACSOL Files Fourth Lawsuit Challenging DOJ and L.A. In-Person Registration During COVID-19 Pandemic

·March 26, 2020
·21 Comments

[ACSOL] The Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) today filed a fourth lawsuit challenging in-person registration. This lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against both the California…

Action Items General News

NARSOL / ACSOL Phone Meeting March 29

·March 26, 2020
·9 Comments

NARSOL and ACSOL will once again join forces for a special Action News Alert phone meeting on the afternoon of Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. Pacific Time,…

ACSOL News

CA: ACSOL Lawsuit Filed Against SDPD for In-Person Sex Registration Amid Pandemic

·March 26, 2020
·5 Comments

[kpbs.org - 3/25/20] A lawsuit has been filed against the San Diego Police Department on behalf of more than 100 local sex offender registrants who are challenging requirements that they…

ACSOL News

ACSOL Files Third Lawsuit Challenging Sacramento In-Person Registration During COVID-19 Pandemic

·March 25, 2020
·34 Comments

[ACSOL] The Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) filed a third lawsuit today challenging a city's requirement that all registrants, including those with high risk COVID-19 factors, register in…

ACSOL News California

ACSOL Files Second Challenge to San Diego In-Person Registration Requirement During COVID-19 Pandemic

·March 24, 2020
·45 Comments

[ACSOL] The Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) today filed a second lawsuit challenging a city's requirement that all registrants, including those who have high-risk COVID-19 factors, register in…