Some critics of sex offender legislation argue that singling out this particular category of offenders for registration and notification (e.g., not requiring this of murderers, arsonists, etc.) violates the ___________________________ of the Fourteenth Amendment.

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The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment requires that individuals in similar situations be treated equally by the law. Critics argue that singling out sex offenders for registration and notification, while not imposing similar requirements on other types of offenders, may violate this principle.

Some Critics of Sex Offender Legislation Argue That Singling Out