Leaders To Discuss Minnesota Sex Offender Program

Minnesota is under federal court pressure to rework its program that locks up sex offenders even after they serve out prison terms.

State political leaders have vigorously defended it and resisted changing.

The challenge will be front and center Monday as leaders file into a courthouse for a meeting to discuss potential fixes to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.

The unusual assembly was sought by the federal judge who ruled the program unconstitutional in June.

The eventual outcome could have a bearing on how 20 states with civil confinement programs deal with sex offenders.