Can sex offenders use facebook?

Yes, according to the U.S. Supreme Court. In June 2016, the Court struck down a North Carolina law that barred registered sex offenders from using social networking websites. read more

Convicted sex offenders aren't allowed to use Facebook. If you've encountered an account that may belong to a convicted sex offender, please report it to us. Convicted sex offenders aren't allowed to use Facebook. read more

The justices ruled unanimously that even registered sex offenders can use social media, so long as they aren’t committing a crime, because social media is so essential to modern free speech. The case is one of the first to address the relationship between the First Amendment and social media. read more