Oct. 29, 2013 -- Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) was one of several witnesses called before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, Chaired by Il…
Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) discusses "stand your ground laws" and concerns about their potentially racially disparate impact and calls for a "strong uniform standard" for gun ownership.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discusses federalism in the context of "stand your ground laws"- that state self-defense laws fall outside federal power to regulate.
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) discusses "stand your ground laws" and advocates for states' rights to make determinations about what if any such laws are appropriate for their citizens.
Point of View - "Stand Your Ground"Laws
Senator Cruz on Stand Your Ground
Senator Durbin on Stand Your Ground
