1. Identity Crisis.
- Author
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Barron, Marina D.
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SEX offender registration , *IDENTIFICATION cards , *DRIVERS' licenses , *BRANDING (Marketing) - Abstract
The article examines the constitutional concerns surrounding the branding of registered sex offenders on identification cards and driver's licenses, with a primary focus on First Amendment rights. It explores the punitive nature of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) and the extensive restrictions imposed on registered individuals. It highlights the specific practice in eight states that mandates unique markings on ID cards for sex offenders.
- Published
- 2023