On this episode of Registry Matters, we explore the complex legal landscape surrounding the sex offender registry, beginning with a breakdown of its constitutional foundations versus how specific regulatory practices are enforced. We take a closer look at Tennessee’s supervision... Read More

In Episode 346 of Registry Matters. This week, we’ll unpack a trio of stories that reveal just how tightly the rule of law, civil liberties, and the sex-offense registry intertwine. First, we’ll break down the Supreme Court’s landmark decision declaring... Read More

On this episode, we’re zooming out, tracing how nearly four decades of federalism, landmark statutes like the 1984 Sentencing Reform Act, and a public appetite for tougher penalties have pushed federal and state sentencing systems down increasingly different paths. Those... Read More

This episode of Registry Matters covers significant legal developments affecting the justice system and those impacted by it. The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned Chad Eldridge’s conviction due to judicial misconduct and lack of impartiality during his trial. In California,... Read More

Ohio’s House Bill 102 proposes expanding housing and movement restrictions for registered individuals near their victims, sparking concerns over implementation and fairness. MAIN POINTS: TAKEAWAYS:... Read More

This episode dives deep into the principle of habeas corpus—your legal shield against unlawful detention—while also tackling major issues in criminal justice today. We examine habeas corpus from its origins in English law to its role in protecting civil liberties... Read More

Rhode Island allows out-of-state registry service to count toward its shorter, ten-year registry period. Registry listings become static and outdated once a person moves to another state. The theory that interstate registration clauses limit obligations only to those registered elsewhere... Read More

[0:00] Intro [1:41] A Kentucky law requiring certain convicted offenders to use their legal names on social media faces First Amendment challenges and legal debate over its constitutionality and narrow tailoring. [13:45] A California legislative debate emerged over whether to... Read More

Fear 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?... Read More

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... Read More