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FAQs about Registry Matters:How many episodes does Registry Matters have?The podcast currently has 382 episodes available.
April 29, 2025RM339: Blanket Bans Busted: Alabama’s One-Size-Fits-All Rule Fails 11th CircuitFear of authoritarian targeting PFRs; Determined ex-PFRs can succeed remotely; Eleventh Circuit finds Alabama law overbroad; state must allow individualized review for parents’ rights; DOJ ends PREA funding, increases prison sexual abuse risks. [0:00] Intro[03:08] Could The Administration Target PFRs? Exploring Fears and Reality[11:16] Navigating Parole Restrictions: Surviving Michigan’s PFR Policies[18:10] Alabama’s Parenting Ban: When......more51minPlay
April 22, 2025RM338: Plea Bargains: Justice Served or Justice Sold?In Episode 338 of Registry Matters, we unpack a string of legal twists and policy debates that underscore the complexities of our justice system: a South Carolina prosecution that collapsed for lack of proof under narrow statutory language; Maine’s bold Legislative Document 1215 and its drive to preempt local sex‑offender restrictions; the murky world of......more50minPlay
April 15, 2025RM337: Missouri – Jane Doe v. Michael Turner, et al[03:15] Power Showers: The Debate Over Water Flow & Conservation[06:15] Art vs. Probation: Can Creativity Survive Supervision?[13:40] Navigating Confusing PFR Reporting Rules in Michigan[21:21] Challenging Missouri’s SORA: What Went Wrong?[44:48] Gorsuch and Alito: A Threat to Defendants’ Rights? https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm337-missouri-jane-doe-v-michael-turner-et-al/Email us: [email protected] us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymattersJoin the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57Want to support Registry Matters with some......more53minPlay
April 01, 2025RM336: John Does et al., v Gretchen Whitmer et alWe’re covering a strong case from Michigan that’s a real win for PFR. For anyone on YouTube insisting there’s never any positive news, we hope you’re tuning in—this one’s for you. Next up, we’ll revisit a follow-up question about New Mexico from last week, and we’ve also got an intriguing query from Arizona. And if......more1hPlay
March 25, 2025RM335: Mandatory Life Sentences for CP Offenses in Pennsylvania[02:45] Joseph Davis’ appeal of mandatory life imprisonment without parole for repeated child pornography offenses was rejected, citing his persistent recidivism, lack of remorse, and the constitutional validity of Pennsylvania’s recidivist statute. [32:05] As the legislative session wraps up in New Mexico, we discuss various legislative outcomes related to prison reform, judicial proposals, and criminal......more53minPlay
March 18, 2025RM334: Public Safety vs. Privacy: The Legal Battle Over Wisconsin’s Lifetime GPS Monitoring Law[2:00] The Ninth Amendment remains largely untested in challenges against restrictive registries’ impact on personal freedoms. [09:26] Wisconsin’s lifetime GPS monitoring statute for repeat sex offenders was upheld despite contested Fourth Amendment claims. [27:03] Free speech protections have limits when laws restrict solicitation by individuals under public reporting obligations. [36:23] The California Court of Appeal......more51minPlay
March 04, 2025RM333: From Lifetime Registration to Tiered Systems: The SORA ShiftIn this episode of Registry Matters we cover the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the revised PFR registration system, emphasizing legislative authority over individual rights. And then we cover the expansion of federal judgeships is mired in politics, impacting case resolution and judicial efficiency. [3:58] The South Carolina Supreme Court case McSwain challenges the constitutionality......more43minPlay
February 25, 2025RM332: Are Residency Rules Punitive? Decoding Oklahoma’s Latest Ruling[0:00] Announcer[02:31] The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against Donaldson, affirming the constitutionality of residency restrictions for PFRs despite his arguments.[34:52] The Illinois Registry Controversy: A Legal Examination of Due Process Rights for RegistrantsThe Illinois State Police may lack the required procedures for correcting errors on registrant information. https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm332-are-residency-rules-punitive-decoding-oklahomas-latest-rulingEmail us: [email protected] us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymattersJoin the......more51minPlay
February 11, 2025RM331: Reform from the Inside: A PFR’s Voice in AdvocacyOn this episode of Registry Matters, we delve into a range of critical issues affecting individuals on the registry and those advocating for criminal justice reform. We hear from a listener navigating Missouri’s lifetime GPS monitoring system and discuss its constitutional implications, drawing comparisons to past Supreme Court rulings. We also explore the broader challenges......more1h 1minPlay
February 04, 2025RM330: Courtroom Clarity: Nebraska Supreme Court Weighs in on SORAIn this episode of Registry Matters, we cover a range of critical legal topics affecting the registry community. Michael shares his prison release plans and seeks guidance on property management challenges faced by returning citizens, with a focus on Texas laws. We also discuss a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that found insufficient evidence to convict......more50minPlay
FAQs about Registry Matters:How many episodes does Registry Matters have?The podcast currently has 382 episodes available.