8-8-17 California:
A federal lawsuit was filed Monday saying San Diego's residency restrictions for convicted sex offenders are unconstitutional and in violation of state and federal laws.
The San Diego City Council voted 5-4 last week to keep the city's Child Protection Act despite the potential for a lawsuit.
Under the ordinance, a registered sex offender convicted after April 13, 2008, is not allowed to live within 2,000 feet of a school, park, playground, library, day care, amusement center or arcade.
The City Council was asked by San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott to rescind the ordinance saying it could lead to a lawsuit against the city. Elliott said 97 percent of registered sex offenders in the area are unable to find a place to live because of the ordinance's restrictions. ..Continued..
August 8, 2017
Federal Lawsuit Challenges San Diego's Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
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