Residency Restrictions (SORR)

IL: Federal Judge Finds Illinois Rules On Sex Offenders Unconstitutional

·April 2, 2019
·8 Comments

[wbez.org - 4/1/19] A federal judge in Chicago has found the Illinois Department of Corrections is violating the constitutional rights of prisoners convicted of certain sex crimes by making…

California

CA: Judge Allows San Diego Sex Offender Lawsuit To Proceed

·April 1, 2019
·25 Comments

[kpbs.org - 4/1/19] San Diego City Council members are under more pressure to repeal an unenforceable law restricting where sex offenders can live in the city, after a federal judge…

National

Kat’s Blog: Winning One Battle at a Time

·March 24, 2019
·15 Comments

TN House Bill 407 went before the house committee on Wednesday. In summary, the bill which was proposed by House Rep. Doggett and Senator Hensley sought two amendments to the…

National

The Dobbs Wire: Banishment! Patty Wetterling, Jill Levenson and more

·March 19, 2019
·2 Comments

[twitter.com/TheDobbsWire - 3/18/19] The Dobbs Wire: Banishment! In the 21st century many localities in the United States use an ancient means to get rid of people who have been stigmatized…

National

CT: Windsor Locks to vote on repealing sex offender proximity ordinance

·March 15, 2019
·0 Comments

[journalinquirer.com - 3/15/19] Nearly a year after an advocacy group and an anonymous resident filed a lawsuit against the town over an ordinance barring sex offenders from designated public places,…

National

ME: Law would ban sex offenders from some multi-unit buildings, houses in Maine

·February 26, 2019
·3 Comments

[wmtw.com - 2/25/19] UGUSTA, Maine — A proposal at the Maine State House would add living restrictions to Maine's sex offender law. The bill would ban a convicted sex offender…

National

NY: Statement on Landmark Appellate Decision Limiting the Reach of SORA Residency Restrictions

·February 22, 2019
·19 Comments

[legalaidnyc.org - 2/21/19] The Legal Aid Society applauded a ruling rendered today by the New York State Appellate Division – Third Department, rejecting the New York State Department of Correction…

National

MN: Judge strikes down city ordinance restricting sex offender housing

·December 18, 2018
·5 Comments

[startribune.com - 12/18/18] A Hennepin County judge has struck down an ordinance in Dayton, Minn. that restricts where sex offenders can live in the community, saying the measure is trumped…

National

OK: Police Oppose New Sex Offender Residency Restrictions [video]

·November 1, 2018
·24 Comments

[newson6.com - 11/1/18] Tulsa police say that the new laws will prevent registrants from living in the entire city of Tulsa. The law affects the entire state [1:35]. Watch the…

National

NY: Senator Murphy questions State on placing sex offenders in homes for the developmentally disabled

·October 12, 2018
·10 Comments

[nysenate.gov - 10/11/18] Albany, NY - Being a sex offender carries with it the often well-earned reputation of being unable to mix with society. Even hardened criminals have expressed their…

National

FL: Banished

·October 3, 2018
·8 Comments

[themarshallproject.org - 10/3/18] The sun has barely risen over Miami, and Dale Brown loads an orange shopping cart with everything he owns. Through the morning’s swampy heat, he pushes the…

National

NY: Banished from New York City [audio]: The Legality, Policy Considerations, and Practical Implications of the Housing Restrictions Faced by People on the Sex Offender Registry

·September 22, 2018
·25 Comments

[nycbar.org - 9/11/18] In New York City, there are hundreds of men and women on the sex offender registry who are subject to the Sexual Assault Reform Act (SARA) residency…

National

GA: The Jolt: On Stacey Abrams’ ‘08 vote against banishment of sex offenders

·September 16, 2018
·11 Comments

[politics.myajc.com - 9/11/18] On Monday, the Georgia GOP again plunged deeply into the legislative record of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, launching an ad that assailed her vote against a…

National

NY: Couple raises concerns about 5 sex offenders living in nearby home

·August 9, 2018
·33 Comments

[news12.com - 8/4/18] SHIRLEY - A Shirley couple says five sex offenders are living together in their community nearly 80 feet from their home. Jennifer and Thomas Gritz, who have…

National

ME: Strong board grapples with sex-offender housing limits

·July 23, 2018
·2 Comments

[sunjournal.com - 7/21/18] STRONG — Selectmen are facing a request from townspeople to prohibit registered sex offenders from living in specific areas of town. The request was made after a…

National

WI: Here’s why it’s time to reconsider sex offender residency restrictions

·July 15, 2018
·10 Comments

[kenoshanews.com - 7/12/18] Nicholas Fitzpatrick is now homeless. After serving time for sexual assault — he pleaded guilty to having sex with his 14-year-old girlfriend when he was 17 —…

National

DE: Lawmakers eye local residency restrictions on sex offenders

·June 21, 2018
·2 Comments

[washingtonpost.com - 6/21/18] DOVER, Del. — The state House is poised to vote on a bill preventing municipalities from establishing housing restrictions for sex offenders that are stricter than what…

National

TX: Commissioners call on state to strengthen sex offender laws

·June 15, 2018
·10 Comments

[cleburnetimesreview.com - 6/15/18]\ The problem warrants concern, and is growing, Johnson County Sheriff Adam King said. “We’re averaging two to four new sex offenders per week moving into the county…

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