Use social network — the constitutional right of every American, even those who have committed crimes of a sexual nature.
This decision was made by the U.S. Supreme court yesterday, Monday. The judges unanimously ruled that persons convicted of sexual offences can use the social networks Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn, if they do not violate the law.
Thus, the court ruled unconstitutional a law of the state of North Carolinathat prohibits the use of Facebook and other social networks for people who are convicted for crimes of a sexual nature.
«North Carolina one stroke of the pen banned the access to what for many is the main source of information about events, job Postings, communication and so on. It is a violation of the first amendment. Even convicted criminals can socialize and embark on the path of correction, if they really want,» said one judge, Anthony Kennedy.
The case before the Supreme court came after a lawsuit by Lester Packingham from North Carolina, caught in the sex offenders list for communication with 13-the summer girl.
Packingham published in the Facebook post, which described how escaped Parking fines. «Praise The Lord! The government cancelled the penalty without waiting for a trial. No penalty. Thank God! Thank You, Jesus!»
This post was seen by the police officer who monitored the activity of sex offenders on the Internet, and Packingham arrested. Lester considered the court’s decision limiting the right to freedom of speech guaranteed by the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The Supreme court agreed. However, according to the decision of the Supreme court, the law, similar to what existed in North Carolina, can recognize constitutional in that case he will more clearly define the criteria of the offence: for example, prohibit contact with minors in social networks.
