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Florida Action Committee Files Federal Law Suit Challenging Florida’s Sex-Offender Registration Laws
The Florida Action Committee (FAC), a statewide nonprofit organization advocating for evidence-based criminal justice policies, recently filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida’s sex offender registration and restriction scheme as unconstitutional.
SORNA Isn’t the Whole Story: Why Federal vs. State Rules Leave Families Confused
Families face a maze of conflicting federal and state sex‑offender registration rules, and this article breaks down the core differences in clear, accessible language. It explains how SORNA’s federal tiers often fail to match state‑level requirements, why this mismatch creates confusion for loved ones, and what families must understand to navigate registration safely and confidently.
Selective Severity: Inequity and Disproportionate Punishment in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s mandatory minimum sentencing laws, like those in many states, are rigid in situations that require individualized judgment. Judges are elected to weigh evidence, culpability, risk, rehabilitation, and mitigation, yet mandatory minimums often prevent sentences that reflect the specific facts of a case. That rigidity becomes more concerning when prosecutorial discretion is applied unevenly, as seen in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin under District Attorney Ben Lindsey, with young defendants receiving the harshest outcomes for non‑contact digital conduct while adult authority figures accused of hands‑on behavior receive more flexible charging decisions.