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 that retribution has no place in revoking supervised release—a reminder that rehabilitation, not punishment, should guide these hearings. Then we’ll head to Oklahoma, where a new First Amendment lawsuit challenges the state’s practice of branding “SEX OFFENDER” on driver’s licenses and spotlights the human cost of compelled speech and public shaming. Finally, we’ll zoom out to examine how courts can drift from guardians of justice to instruments of oppression, tracing lessons from Nazi Germany to modern authoritarian regimes—and considering what warning signs we should watch for here at home. Stay tuned as we connect the dots between these developments and what they mean for registrants, the justice system, and democracy itself.

[0:00] Introduction
[02:25] The Supreme Court ruled that supervised release focuses on rehabilitation, prohibiting retributive punishment for violations.
[09:22] Oklahoma’s law requiring “sex offender” branding on driver’s licenses raises significant First Amendment issues.
[32:25] Judiciaries risk morphing into tools of authoritarianism when obedience overrides commitment to justice principles.

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

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