Metamora Films: Transforming Hearts and Minds through Film

What is International Megan’s Law (IML) and why should you care? And why the controversy about ‘unique identifiers’ on registered sex offenders’ passports? Our  video coverage  of the Oakland, CA protest is getting a lot of attention lately.  Organized by Attorney, Janice Bellucci of  Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) and Vicki Henry, President of Woman Against Registry (WAR), the July 27, 2016 gathering at the U.S. District Courthouse was organized to educate the general public and to protest against ‘unique identifiers’ being placed on registered sex offenders’ passports. Bellucci argued that notifications sent to foreign countries have a “chilling effect” upon registrants, many of whom are now afraid to travel overseas.  She also argued that notifications are harm registrants’ ability to travel overseas in order to meet with family members, conduct business and pursue cultural interests.  S...

Metamora Films to Film Protest Against International Megan’s Law (IML) Metamora Films heads to Northern California to film the peaceful protest at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, California, July 27, 2016 to show support against H.R.515 , a bill that was signed by President Obama on February 8, 2016. The International Megan’s Law bill was first introduced by the U.S. Representative Chris Smith. Rep. Chris Smith The international law authorizes the United States to alert foreign countries when a convicted registered child sex offender is entering their country. As part of that effort the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has expanded the efforts of the Angel Watch Center.  The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.) and bears the laborious title: “The International Megan’s Law to Prevent Child Exploitation and Other Sexual Crimes Through Advanced Notification of Traveling Sex Offenders.” You might be thinking that sounds ...