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 In The News
On this page we offer various newsworthy articles and stories on issues related to sex offenders. If you come across any items, forward them to MATSA for inclusion.
Class Action In Southern Iowa District (2/9/04) The Court finds that application of Iowa Code § 692A.2A on those Plaintiffs who committed their respective crimes prior to July 1, 2002 violates the Ex Post Facto Clause of the United States Constitution.
Buffalo News (6/9/01) Keeping a Close Eye: City sex offenders monitored under Megan's Law
Associated Press (1/17/01) Justices OK sexual predator's confinement even after sentence served Associated Press (10/31/2000) Supreme Court hears Washington State appeal Boston Globe (10/10/2000) MATSA President Cited in Globe Editorial Associated Press (10/4/2000) Colorado Court Decision Des Moines (Iowa) Register (8/11/2000) Judge Bars Prediction Scale Evidence Associated Press (8/7/2000) Britain Rejects Public Notification Associated Press (7/25/2000) Two Strikes Bill Passed by House Associated Press (7/13/2000) Federal Court Reinstates Megan's Law Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News (6/11/2000) Judge Delays Release of Rapist Reuters Health (5/18/2000) Pedophile Reports Match Victim Statements Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News (4/24/2000) SJC To Review Sex Offender Law Associated Press (4/18/2000) Federal Court Suspends Megan's Law Associated Press (4/3/2000) Supreme Court Decision on Megan's Law Reuters (3/25/2000) UK Considers Special Law? Associated Press (3/20/2000) Supreme Court to Review Sex Predator Law Associated Press (3/20/2000 Alabama Castration Bill Springfield (Massachusetts) Union News (3/17/2000) Sex Offender Commitment Deferred Associated Press (3/8/2000): DYS Bill Defeated Associated Press (2/28/2000): Three Accused of False Allegations Massachusetts Lawyer's Weekly: Overview of Massachusetts' Sex Offender Registry Law, by Attorney Peter Elikann. New Sex Offender Registry Statute Associated Press (1/26/2000): New Jersey Megan's Law Court Decision Associated Press (1/10/2000): Pennsylvania Court Decision on Predator Law | 
