Turning Symbolism into Substance: Inside Arizona’s First Real Shot at Registry Relief When a new bill appears that could let some people off the sex offender registry, it sounds like a breakthrough. In Arizona, advocates have pushed exactly that kind... Read More
For years, courts and legislatures have treated criminal restitution as if it were something softer than punishment—a kind of civil payback to victims that somehow floats outside the usual constitutional protections. In Ellenberg v. United States, the U.S. Supreme Court... Read More
When Emergencies Collide With SORNA’s 21‑Day Travel Rule: Are You Really Protected? If you’re a person forced to register (PFR) and you’ve ever thought about international travel, you’ve probably heard about the infamous “21‑day rule.” Under federal law and related... Read More
[00:00] Intro: Welcome to Registry Matters, an independent production. Our opinions are our own. We are thankful for our patrons. You make what we do here possible. Your support keeps the conversation going. And always remember, FYP. [00:23] Andy: Recording... Read More
Civil commitment laws were sold to the public as a narrow, last-resort tool: a way to confine and treat a tiny number of people deemed too dangerous to release even after they’ve finished their prison sentences. In theory, these programs... Read More
When GPS Becomes a Search: What Massachusetts Just Said About Ankle Monitors and Probation If you think a GPS ankle monitor is just another probation condition, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has news for you: it’s a search—and a very... Read More
Grounded by Red Tape: How a 21-Day Notice Rule Threatens One Pilot’s Career and the Right to Travel Imagine being trusted to fly multimillion‑dollar aircraft, lead an aviation department, and transport people safely across borders—yet being told you cannot legally... Read More
When Does Sex Offender Registration Really End? It Depends Where You Live If you’re on a sex offender registry or care about someone who is, one question looms large: You might assume that once you complete your required years, you’re... Read More
[00:00] Introduction: Welcome to Registry Matters, an independent production. Our views are solely our own. We’re thankful for the support of our patrons. You make what we do here possible. Join us as we dive into important discussions every week.... Read More
[00:00] Introduction: Welcome to Registry Matters, an independent production. Our opinions are our own, and we love that. We are thankful for the support of our patrons. You make what we do here possible. And always remember, FYP. [00:22] Andy:... Read More