Proposed Changes To ‘Stand Your Ground’ Could Limit Journalists’ Access To Court Records March 24, 2014 As the Florida Legislature considers tweaks to the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, legislators have added a provision that would stop journalists from gaining access to court records in cases involving self-defense.
Dunn Case Puts Stand Your Ground On Trial, Again February 21, 2014 Florida’s controversial Stand Your Ground Law is under fire again. The recent mistrial in the Michael Dunn case is to blame this time.
ALEC, Backer Of Stand-Your-Ground Laws, Faces Funding Issues After Trayvon Martin Shooting December 6, 2013 The American Legislative Exchange Council is having some trouble raising money from its former corporate donors in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Florida Lawmakers Schedule Five-Hour Stand Your Ground Debate, But Changes Remain Unlikely November 7, 2013 Lawmakers will discuss the state's controversial self-defense law, Stand Your Ground, during a five-hour hearing today. However, the one bill being voted on during the hearing is expected to fail.
Floridians Don’t Like Rubio’s Immigration Stance Or Zimmerman But Support Medical Marijuana October 11, 2013 Recent polling didn't just find that Floridians are moving away from congressional Republicans, they also aren't keen on Sen. Marco Rubio’s immigration stance or George Zimmerman—but they are in support of a medical marijuana initiative.
State Legislator Looks To Amend ‘Stand Your Ground’ In 2014 August 28, 2013 Florida Senate Democratic Leader Chris Smith filed legislation this week that aims to amend the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, which received media scrutiny following the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last year.
