Episodes

  • RM337: Missouri – Jane Doe v. Michael Turner, et al

    RM337: Missouri – Jane Doe v. Michael Turner, et al
    Apr 15 2025
    [03:15] Power Showers: The Debate Over Water Flow & Conservation[06:15] Art vs. Probation: Can Creativity Survive Supervision?[13:40] Navigating Confusing PFR Reporting Rules in Michigan[21:21] Challenging Missouri’s SORA: What Went Wrong?[44:48] Gorsuch and Alito: A Threat to Defendants’ Rights? https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm337-missouri-jane-doe-v-michael-turner-et-al/Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymattersJoin the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57Want to support Registry Matters with some...
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    53 mins
  • RM336: John Does et al., v Gretchen Whitmer et al

    RM336: John Does et al., v Gretchen Whitmer et al
    Apr 1 2025
    We’re covering a strong case from Michigan that’s a real win for PFR. For anyone on YouTube insisting there’s never any positive news, we hope you’re tuning in—this one’s for you. Next up, we’ll revisit a follow-up question about New Mexico from last week, and we’ve also got an intriguing query from Arizona. And if...
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    59 mins
  • RM335: Mandatory Life Sentences for CP Offenses in Pennsylvania

    RM335: Mandatory Life Sentences for CP Offenses in Pennsylvania
    Mar 25 2025
    [02:45] Joseph Davis’ appeal of mandatory life imprisonment without parole for repeated child pornography offenses was rejected, citing his persistent recidivism, lack of remorse, and the constitutional validity of Pennsylvania’s recidivist statute. [32:05] As the legislative session wraps up in New Mexico, we discuss various legislative outcomes related to prison reform, judicial proposals, and criminal...
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    52 mins
  • RM334: Public Safety vs. Privacy: The Legal Battle Over Wisconsin’s Lifetime GPS Monitoring Law

    RM334: Public Safety vs. Privacy: The Legal Battle Over Wisconsin’s Lifetime GPS Monitoring Law
    Mar 18 2025
    [2:00] The Ninth Amendment remains largely untested in challenges against restrictive registries’ impact on personal freedoms. [09:26] Wisconsin’s lifetime GPS monitoring statute for repeat sex offenders was upheld despite contested Fourth Amendment claims. [27:03] Free speech protections have limits when laws restrict solicitation by individuals under public reporting obligations. [36:23] The California Court of Appeal...
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    51 mins
  • RM333: From Lifetime Registration to Tiered Systems: The SORA Shift

    RM333: From Lifetime Registration to Tiered Systems: The SORA Shift
    Mar 4 2025
    In this episode of Registry Matters we cover the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the revised PFR registration system, emphasizing legislative authority over individual rights. And then we cover the expansion of federal judgeships is mired in politics, impacting case resolution and judicial efficiency. [3:58] The South Carolina Supreme Court case McSwain challenges the constitutionality...
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    42 mins
  • RM331: Reform from the Inside: A PFR’s Voice in Advocacy

    RM331: Reform from the Inside: A PFR’s Voice in Advocacy
    Feb 11 2025
    On this episode of Registry Matters, we delve into a range of critical issues affecting individuals on the registry and those advocating for criminal justice reform. We hear from a listener navigating Missouri’s lifetime GPS monitoring system and discuss its constitutional implications, drawing comparisons to past Supreme Court rulings. We also explore the broader challenges...
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    1 hr
  • RM329: Compelled Speech? Florida’s Driver’s License Case Explained

    RM329: Compelled Speech? Florida’s Driver’s License Case Explained
    Jan 28 2025
    In this episode, we delve into pivotal legislative developments shaping justice reform across the United States. We explore North Dakota’s House Bill 1231, which offers low-risk offenders an opportunity to end their registration after seven years, signaling a shift toward rehabilitation. Kathleen Hamrick joins us to unpack Washington state bills addressing the oversight of police...
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    54 mins
  • RM327: Iowa Supreme Court sides with PFR

    RM327: Iowa Supreme Court sides with PFR
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode, we cover Legal gray areas and online behavior, Feller’s registration lifetime requirement modified, and rehabilitation through a tiered system [2:34] The legal interpretations of online behavior regulations for high-risk offenders highlight uncertainties around social media engagement. [13:54] The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, allowing John Feller to end his lifetime...
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    49 mins
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