Smith v. Doe — Stevens, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Stevens dissents from the disposition of the Alaska case, arguing the Alaska Sex Offender Registration Act constitutes punishment and its retroactive application violates the Ex Post Facto Clause. He concurs in the judgment of the Connecticut case, concluding no Due Process violation exists for post-enactment offenses. Justice Ginsburg dissented, arguing the Act is punitive and should not face heightened proof requirements. Justice Souter concurred in the judgment, and Justice Thomas concurred.