Ashley Lopez: A year after the shooting of Trayvon Martin, a state task force examining Florida’s “stand your ground” law — which some allege was used to keep Martin’s shooter out of jail — have announced they will not recommend repealing the controversial law.

Amy Green: A year after George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Central Florida, gun control is at the center of national debate. But Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law isn’t part of the discussion.

Amy Green: Un año después que George Zimmerman mató de un tiro a Trayvon Martin en el centro de la Florida, el control de las armas está en el centro del debate nacional. Pero la controversial ley de defensa propia conocida como “Defiéndete”, no es parte de la discusión.

Ashley Lopez: A new study found that states with so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws have higher homicide rates.

ProPublica: We’ve highlighted some of the most notable cases where a version of the Stand Your Ground law has led to freedom from criminal prosecution.

Howard Goodman: Just weeks after the Trayvon Martin shooting touched off a nationwide outrage, Florida is again the subject of a controversy involving a heated confrontation, a fired gun and an outcome for the shooter that seems beyond all common sense.

Howard Goodman: Gov. Rick Scott’s task force, convening to review Florida’s expansive self-defense law, looks all set to fire blanks.

M.C. Moewe: Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr.’s opinion on domestic violence may affect whether a jury hears about George Zimmerman’s earlier domestic incident.

Howard Goodman: Special Prosecutor Angela Corey announced the filing of charges of second-degree murder against George Zimmerman, the self-appointed community watchman who shot Martin but went free because Sanford police took his word that he had acted in self-defense.

Howard Goodman: The Travyon Martin case is bringing unusual attention to Florida’s freewheeling gun culture.