by Lea Bickerton | Oct 29, 2008 | Megan's Law, Residency Restrictions
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported that studies show residency restrictions for sex offenders do not work. This is a contentious topic that is currently being litigated by the ACLU. Allegheny County is attempting to enact a provision that prohibits...
by Lea Bickerton | Oct 6, 2008 | ACLU, Megan's Law, Pittsburgh City Ordinances, Residency Restrictions, Sex Crimes
The ACLU is suing Allegheny County over a local ordinance that prevents registered sex offenders from residing within 2,500 feet of any school, child care facility, recreation center, public park, or community center.For more information on the ACLU suit, go...