Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law is receiving new scrutiny in the wake of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed African-American teenager who was killed in Sanford, Florida, by a neighborhood watch volunteer. Democratic Florida State Senator Chris Smith has announced he is forming a task force to review the law, which allows people to use deadly force when they feel threatened. Meanwhile, the Miami-Dade Commission has passed a resolution asking the Florida State Legislature to convene hearings on the law.
Florida Lawmaker Launches Review of “Stand Your Ground” Law
HeadlineApr 04, 2012