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Law restricting where sex offenders can live is unconstitutional, L.A. judge rules

Saying sex offenders are being forced to choose between prison and homelessness, a Los Angeles judge issued an opinion this week blocking enforcement of provisions a state law restricting how close those offenders can live from parks or schools.

 

Supreme Court bars some life terms for juveniles

Supreme Court bars some life terms for juveniles

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down as unconstitutional sentences of life in prison without possible release for juveniles who commit a crime other than murder.

 

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