Stand Your Ground Laws
This was the western regional public hearing of the American Bar Association’s National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws, held in conjunction with the ABA Annual Meeting at the Westin San Francisco Market Street hotel.
Panelists spoke about the effect of “stand your ground” laws on race relations and public safety around the country. Topics included the utility of Stand… read more
Panelists spoke about the effect of “stand your ground” laws on race relations and public safety around the country. Topics included the utility of Stand Your Ground laws from legal and policy perspectives, the impact of the laws on public safety; The impact of “stand your ground” laws on traditionally marginalized communities, and the impact of on the criminal justice system.
This was the western regional public hearing of the American Bar Association’s National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws, held in conjunction with the ABA Annual Meeting at the Westin San Francisco Market Street hotel. close
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Leigh-Anne Buchanan Co-Chairman American Bar Association->National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws
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Michael Hyman Attorney
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John Lakin Judge
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Demetrius Shelton Judge
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