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Community goes too far in robbing sex offenders and their children of Halloween
A new law in Simi Valley, Calif., has banned registered sex offenders from decorating their homes for Halloween. They are also not allowed to pass out candy or to turn outside lights on, and they must post signs stating there is no candy at the residence. All of this makes a lot of sense; these are not the kind of people that I would...
Anaheim City Council approves Parks Ban
The Anaheim City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting persons required to register under CA PC 290 to enter public city parks on Oct 23. California RSOL members spoke in opposition. Audio: [audio:https://all4consolaws.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/anaheim_oct23.mp3] Video: http://anaheim.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1134 Item 29 starts at 1:43 Documents: http://www.anaheim.net/docs_agend/questys_pub/MG38467/AS38506/AS38509/AI40614/Documents.htm City Web Site: http://www.anaheim.net
ACLU opposes Proposition 35 [Video]
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Sex Offender Residency Restrictions Impede Safety Goals
Recently, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that a policy banning registered sex offenders from entering Albuquerque's public libraries is unconstitutional. Over the past decade the availability of online sex offender registries has enabled widespread awareness of sexual offenders living in the community, increasing concerns for the safety of children and leading politicians to pass laws restricting where sex offenders...
Proposition 35
The California ballot includes a proposition that would require all registrants to disclose internet activities and identities within 24 hours of its passage. This requirement is hidden within Proposition 35 which states its focus is upon stopping human trafficking. The proposition would also require anyone convicted as a sex trafficker to register as a sex offender. Supporters of this proposition include the California Statewide...
VOTE!
Monday October 22nd is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election in November. Be heard! If you are not already registered to vote, find out if you are eligible. The state prohibits voting by people incarcerated in prison or on parole. All others may cast a ballot. Find out more (State info and more on this site) and register to...
Oct 23 – Anaheim City Council / Parks Ban
On October 23rd, City of Anaheim City Council Meeting, 5 pm - the Anaheim City Council will re-visit the proposed Parks and Recreational Area Ban. California ROSL members spoke at the item's introduction. View video. Join us on October 23rd! 29. ORDINANCE NO. 6256 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Sections 7.60.010 through 7.60.040, inclusive, of Chapter 7.60 of Title...
Judge asked to temporarily block Simi’s Halloween sex offender law
A federal judge was asked Friday to temporarily block enforcement of Simi Valley's new Halloween sex offender law. The judge could rule as early as next week. The motion for a temporary restraining order was filed with U.S. District Court Judge Percy Anderson in Los Angeles by attorney Janice Bellucci, who last month filed a federal lawsuit that argued the law is unconstitutional. Bellucci contends...
Simi Valley police check up on sex offenders
Simi Valley detectives conducted a sex registrant compliance check Saturday morning in the city, officials said. The checks were made between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. throughout the city, police said. Authorities said of 120 registered sex offenders in Simi Valley, 105 were found to be in compliance with their registration requirements. Detectives will continue to investigate the other 15 people who were not...
“Halloween Harassment Campaigns Must End”
"Modern day journalist" Diane Dimond voices her opinion regarding the recent lawsuit filed by CA RSOL that seeks to overturn the Simi Valley City Council's ban on the City's resident registrants participating in Halloween activities. (more…)
Sex Offender Charged with Being in Costa Mesa Park
A registrant in Costa Mesa is the first person to be arrested and charged for entering a city park. (more…)
Wisconsin State Politician Hopes California Court Tosses Halloween Lawsuit
Assembly majority leader hopes CA court tosses Halloween sex offender suit - WTAQ News Talk 97.5FM and 1360AM. The Wisconsin RSOL has an opinion regarding statements made by Mr. Suder. (more…)
Halloween Sex Offender Law Barring Spooky Displays Outside Angers Registered Offenders In California
A group of sex offenders in Southern California's Simi Valley are upset about a law that prevents them from fully taking part in all the usual Halloween festivities. The Los Angeles Times reports that, under the month-old law, registered sex offenders are barred from putting up Halloween displays and outside lighting. Offenders listed on the Megan's Law website are also required to post a...
Sex offenders and Halloween is frightful
One state lawmaker says a lawsuit filed in California allowing sex offenders to participate in Halloween is chilling. The lawsuit argues that local ordinances in the Golden State are denying the right of the sex offenders’ free speech and right to celebrate the holiday. Abbotsford Republican Scott Suder has a preemptive warning for sex offenders in Wisconsin. “Any petition is dead on arrival; it’s...
The Herald Asks, “Are sex offenders people just like us?”
Blogger Gary Johnston asks, "Are sex offenders people just like us?" The author shares a bit of his personal story, experiences and conclusions. (more…)
Sex offender charged for sleeping in park
A Costa Mesa man is being charged with violating a city ordinance that prohibits sex offenders from entering city parks, prosecutors said Monday. _____, 25, was arrested after being found sleeping at the Costa Mesa Historical Society building within Lions Park about midnight Sept. 12, according to the Orange County district attorney's office. Full Article
CA RSOL Reaches Goal – Gets 500 Petition Signatures
California RSOL met its goal of obtaining 500 signatures on a petition challenging the ordinance passed by Orange County which prohibits all registrants from entering parks, beaches, harbors and other recreational area. The petition was sent to District Attorney (DA) Tony Rackauckas because of his role in promoting the county ordinance as well as lobbying cities within the county to pass similar ordinances. A...
Aljazeera – Pariahs among us: Sex offender laws in the 21st century
Maybe it is not so surprising that all we can think to do with a subject we are simultaneously obsessed with and repulsed by is to shout our alarm about it at every opportunity. Sex crimes: The only kind of offence in the United States that compels all convicted perpetrators to register their name, address, date of birth, fingerprints and a photograph on a public website....
Television Judge Claims CA RSOL Halloween Lawsuit “Hogwash”
Judge Pirro: California Sex Offenders’ Arguments in Halloween Trick-or-Treat Lawsuit Are ‘Hogwash’ Television judge, Jeanine Pirro, voiced her opinion about the CA RSOL lawsuit in Simi Valley on Fox News' Fox & Friends show, stating that the claim that Simi Valley's Halloween ban is unconstitutional is "hogwash." http://foxnewsinsider.com/2012/10/05/pirro-sex-offenders-lawsuit-halloween-trick-or-treaters/
California Professor Asserts There’s Likely No Constitutional Grounds Giving Registrants A Right to Participate in Halloween Activities
A professor of jurisprudence at Chapman University's school of law says, "I think it's unlikely to be unconstitutional for the state or the city to prohibit sex offenders from handing out candy to little kids." (more…)