Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court November 23, 2004 (Soe v. Chief of Police)

John Soe, a level three sex offender, commenced an action in the Superior Court for declaratory and injunctive relief against the chief of police of Waltham (police chief), and the Sex Offender Registry Board (board) for violating his rights by posting his picture, personal information, and level three classification on the Waltham police department’s website.