By Robert . . . At what point does a law described as “civil” or “regulatory” become punishment in everything but name? It is a question about constitutional limits and whether government may continue to add serious restraints to a person’s liberty
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By Savannah . . . In May 2026, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an important decision in People v. Shaver, holding that its landmark 2021 decision in People v. Betts applies retroactively. People who were convicted years ago for violating Michigan’s unconstitutional registration law
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