Registry Matters

RM348: One Case That Could Reshape Sentencing Standards

On this episode of Registry Matters… we challenge lazy narratives about undocumented immigrants by recalling America’s own history of unlawful border‑crossing, then dig into how rights, responsibilities, and policy actually collide. We unpack whether the Constitution’s Full Faith and Credit Clause forces states to honor another state’s PFR registration obligations, contrasting it with same‑sex marriage...

RM347: 11 Years, No Review: When Parole Becomes Imprisonment

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 policies, raising concerns about privacy, constitutional rights, and government overreach. From there, we challenge the...

RM346: Marked for Life: Oklahoma’s Divisive Driver’s License Law

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...

RM345: Debunking the Federal Registry Myth: New York Court Speaks

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 contrasts aren’t just academic; they reveal the collective choices we’ve made, sometimes consciously, sometimes in...

RM344: Supreme Court Ruling Exposes Judicial Bias in WV Trial

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, the Serna motion provides a legal avenue to dismiss charges when a defendant’s right to...