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Florida Activists Occupy Governor’s Office, Seek Repeal of “Stand Your Ground”

HeadlineJul 17, 2013

In Florida, protesters have begun a sit-in at the office of Republican Gov. Rick Scott in Tallahassee. Organizers with the group Dream Defenders want Scott to call a special legislative session to repeal Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. They have vowed to remain until their concerns are addressed. Demonstrators also rallied Tuesday at the Florida Department of Justice field office in Gainesville.

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