Maine wants to make one probation violation for anything enough to send someone back to prison

Source: themainewire.com 9/14/26 A Maine Republican lawmaker wants convicted sex offenders who violate probation to face an immediate consequence: return to prison and serve the remainder of their suspended sentence. … “You don’t get to roam the streets. You haven’t learned your lesson. You’re not rehabilitated. You go back to serve your sentence,” Henderson said while announcing the legislation. … Read the full article  

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Sign up for the October 2-3, 2026 ACSOL Conference

Use the link below to download the updated conference schedule which features both individuals and panels that will address the issues of greatest importance to registrants and their families.  For example, Sherri Moreno will share information regarding how to get a good job and keep it.  Janice Bellucci will discuss the pending case before the U.S. Supreme Court.  And Roger Hunnicutt and Rick Chew will share the methods they used to succeed on the registry. For those of you who are driving to the hotel, there will be plenty of…

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Congress approves legislation to keep child sex offenders out of union leadership

Source: 953mnc.com 9/18/26 Congress has approved legislation aimed at keeping people convicted of child sex crimes out of union leadership positions.   Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg, who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, praised passage of the Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act.   The bill adds sex offenses against minors to the list of convictions that can bar someone from serving in certain union offices or jobs. … Read the full article  

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