In an order filed Feb 10, 2009, and available here, Download LKK Valverde Order dismissing SORNA indictment, Judge Karlton dismissed an indictment against defendant Mark Anthony Valverde on the ground that the 2006 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, commonly known as SORNA, violates the Commerce Clause. Congrats to Federal Defender attorneys Lexi Negin and Rachelle Barbour for the victory, as well as AFD Jeff Staniels who had his client's SORNA indictment dismissed in a related case. Judge Karlton is expected to rule Wednesday on whether to release the defendants pending the all-but-inevitable government appeal.