Sex Offender in 2 States, but Not in New Mexico.

The article explores the complexities of a 1994 federal statute that requires all 50 U.S. states to establish sex offender registries and separately adopt community reporting on the whereabouts of the offenders. Topics covered include how states vary in the requirements for sex offenders, with the Florida law stating that offenders cannot live or work in places where children congregate, and efforts of states to make the laws more flexible.