In this episode, we analyze how The Fourth US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld North Carolina’s sex offender registration law, rejecting claims it violates the constitutional prohibition against ex post facto punishment. Despite criticism from advocacy groups citing harsh restrictions and banishment-like effects, the court deemed the law a civil measure, affirming the trial court’s decision.
[19:27] In a discussion about judicial interpretations of “cruel and unusual punishment,” Larry clarifies that the belief that the registry is not cruel is based on court rulings, not personal opinion. He cites conservative justices, like Antonin Scalia, who argue that the Constitution’s words should be understood as they were originally intended, opposing the concept of “evolving standards of decency” introduced by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Andy references cases like Trop v. Dulles and Kennedy v. Louisiana to illustrate how the Supreme Court has incorporated societal progress into its judgments, contrasting with originalists who believe legal interpretation should remain static.
[28:02] https://www.carolinajournal.com/federal-appeals-court-upholds-nc-sex-offender-registration-law/
[50:07] In Missouri, a constitutional amendment mandates Kansas City to allocate at least 25% of its budget to police, highlighting a conflict between state Republicans, who worry about police funding cuts, and local leaders, who want autonomy over budget decisions. This situation exemplifies political hypocrisy, as state conservatives often support local control until it contradicts their preferences. Missouri previously overrode local minimum wage increases. The amendment has been criticized as a scare tactic, as Kansas City leaders deny any plans to defund the police. This tension reflects long-standing issues of state versus local control, dating back to the Civil War era.
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