Missouri Law Making Sex Offenders Post Halloween Signs Is Unconstitutional: Judge

The law made sex offenders put up signs saying ‘No candy or treats at this residence.’
Missouri Law Making Sex Offenders Post Halloween Signs Is Unconstitutional: Judge
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Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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Sex offenders cannot be made to put up signs at their residences suggesting trick-or-treaters not stop there, according to a new ruling.

A Missouri law that mandated sex offenders post a sign at their residences on Oct. 31 each year saying “No candy or treats at this residence” violates the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment, U.S. District Judge John A. Ross stated on Oct. 2.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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