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.
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.
Legislature To Vote On Possible Special Session To Review ‘Stand Your Ground’ August 14, 2013 Florida’s Secretary of State has received enough letters from state lawmakers to trigger a vote on whether to hold a special session to take a second look at the state's "Stand Your Ground" law.
‘Dream Defenders’ Stick Out Another Weekend at the Florida Capitol July 30, 2013 A group of protesters in Tallahassee known as the "Dream Defenders" spent another weekend at the Capitol.
Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Under Fire July 18, 2013 Ashley Lopez: Following the acquittal of George Zimmerman, protesters and public figures around the country are asking Florida lawmakers to do away with the state's "stand your ground" law.
‘Stand Your Ground’ Task Force Recommends Changes, Not Repeal February 26, 2013 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.
