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California’s State Supreme Court has ruled that laws restricting where registered sex offenders can live, once they’re out on parole, are too restrictive and may be unconstitutional.
California voters approved “Jessica’s Law” in 2006, which states that registered sex offenders can’t reside within 2,000 feet of a school or park, even if their earlier crimes didn’t involve children.
However, the judge’s ruling says those restrictions make it impossible for offenders to find a place to live.
It’s not clear if California will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
