By Megan Terlecky
KESQ
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Residents are reacting to the state’s decision to loosen restrictions on where sex offenders can live. The 2,000 foot rule now only applies to offenders whose crimes were against children.
“You don’t want them too close to parks and schools,” said parent Nik Cirimele.
It’s called Jessica’s Law. The 2006 voter approved ban, preventing all registered sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of schools or parks. Earlier this month the state Supreme Court found the blanket prohibition unconstitutional.
“It was causing homelessness, lack of access to doctors, psycho therapy and a whole host of other problems,” said defense attorney David Greenberg
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