PARSOL, at the forefront of advocacy, urges the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to support Judge Allison Bell Royer’s ruling in Comm. v. George Torsilieri, challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Royer found SORNA unconstitutional, citing issues like an irrebuttable presumption, punitive nature, and violations of federal and […]

[3:18] Larry discusses an email sent to legislators in his state and plans to educate people on how to write to lawmakers effectively. Andy sarcastically reads a poorly written email opposing gun control legislation, highlighting its flaws. [16:16] A conversation delves into the NARSOL vs. Stein case in North Carolina, involving challenges to the Sex […]

[2:44] A federal court granted a Temporary Restraining Order, halting the Halloween sign requirement for registered sex offenders in Missouri, citing First Amendment violations and ruling in favor of the plaintiff, Thomas Sanderson. Other Halloween restrictions remain in place. [14:34] A listener asks about the impact of the latest SORNA regulations, particularly one from January […]

[2:17] Doug in Michigan is questioning the appropriateness of his parole stipulations, specifically the ban on social media usage, which he believes might not be tailored to his case and is considering challenging it. [6:04] The individual is questioning whether they have the legal standing to challenge the way the sex offender registry has been […]

A federal lawsuit has been filed in Missouri challenging a state law that mandates registered sex offenders to display a sign on their front door on Halloween. The plaintiff, Thomas J. Sanderson, argues that this requirement violates his First Amendment rights by compelling him to engage in false and political speech. The lawsuit seeks to […]

“Malone’s Appeal: Lifetime Registration Under SORA Challenged in Michigan Courts” – This podcast delves into the legal battle of Kenneth Malone, who appealed his lifelong registration under the Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) in Michigan. Despite Malone’s argument that this constituted cruel and unusual punishment, the Court of Appeals upheld his registration. Andy and Larry […]

In this episode, we discuss the Clements v. State of Florida case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Andy is intrigued by the case and wonders why Larry waited until the last minute to discuss it. Larry explains that he only learned about it recently. They delve into the details of the case, where Clements […]

In this episode of Registry Matters: In a recent Connecticut case, a federal judge ruled in favor of sex offender James Cornelio, stating that the state’s law mandating disclosure of online aliases and email addresses violated his First Amendment rights. Judge Jeffrey Meyer acknowledged that while the law didn’t outright ban speech, it inhibited Cornelio’s […]

In a 6-3 decision, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that “judicial clemency” does not exempt sex offenders from registration. The doctrine, established in 1965, allowed courts to dismiss charges and penalties after probation. Danny Richard Lane’s case exemplifies the issue; though he believed judicial clemency cleared his duty to register, the court ruled […]

This is a deep dive into Montana v. Richard Hinman case, which was decided by the Montana Supreme Court. They discuss the background of the case, the retroactive application of the Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act (SVORA), and its constitutionality in relation to ex post facto punishment. They also emphasize the significant changes in […]