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Federal Judge Blocks Michigan From Enforcing State’s Sex Offender Registry ‘Until COVID-19 Crisis Has Ended’

Michigan was one of several states requiring registrants to report to local police stations in person despite the risk to public health from coronavirus.

Dawn R. Wolfe Apr 09, 2020

U.S. Marshals Exaggerated A Recent ‘Child Recovery’ Sweep in Michigan. Here’s Why That Matters.

Experts say playing up the risk of sex trafficking fuels anxiety and criminalization.

Melissa Gira Grant Oct 19, 2018