ACSOL will conduct an Emotional Support Group for registrants and their loved ones on Saturday, August 26, beginning at 10 a.m. at:
ACLU Building
1313 W. 8th Street
Los Angeles
Free parking is available under the building and there is no charge to attend the meeting.
Thanks for having this available to RC’s and their Families and friends.
We just need one up here in NorCal for those who cannot travel to L.A.
Maybe the ACLU BLDG in SF City.
Good Deal
I see this starts at 10am. Is there any schedule? I would like to take the train, but my return if I do is about 3:00pm. I am wondering how long these usually go..
Thank you.
Hello Janice! It was nice to meet you in St. Louis and enjoyed out intellectual dinner. As you are aware we have been working on our class action lawsuits (both in state and federal courts). This is an exhausting issue/debate; as attorneys have their opinions and plans to go about declaring part (hopefully large) of these Draconian laws unconstitutional. Although I have several questions we can discuss via the phone, my main questions to you and legal team are as follows:
Should we look to past history and frame an argument declaring us as “Second Class Citizens” – and what standing would we have within the courts? States have Departments of Mental Health where a court can defer a defendant\client indefinitely. However they can petition the court for a conditional or unconditional release – considering these laws are “civil in nature” should we not explore the same remedies nationwide? We discussed the difference in Doe v Smith and current registry scheme and to define the obvious difference between the two; and providing evidence to the absolute harm inflicted on RSO’s and their families (especially children) – should we focus on the children and spouses and their innocence? Considering there is a complete disregard for them to have a normal healthy life? Lastly, do you agree with a “separation of powers” argument considering we are one of the SORNA compliant states. And how would you approach that issue besides Doe v Snyder. Every state has statutes referring to the term rehabilitation. Should we not push the envelope in every state and have individuals petition the court for a declaration of rehabilitation? Not asking for relief from SO laws just that the court decree “rehabilitation”. Then use that decree in future proceedings. Lastly, has anyone investigated or spoken with google or yahoo to remove content of a person without a court order; and openly tell them the damage done to innocent children, spouses, and RSO’s? When we get our pleadings prepared we will need to ask the experts to testify to there research and empirical evidence. That is extremely important and would ask everyone for their assistance Thanks. Look forward in talking with you soon.
Do any of you know about Buckeye, Arizona’s Safe Parks Ordinance restricting any sex offender from entering city operated parks and some recreational facilities? The ordinance 35-11 requires a RSO to obtain a written waiver from the city’s chief of police in order to enter these areas. I believe this raises constitutional questions of free assembly. I would like to hear comments on this unenforceable ordinance.
She has answered our prayers! Thanks Janice and Board and Coords!
Berk has arrived!
Merci!