Stand Your Ground Laws, Panel 1

Representatives Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL). and Louie Gohmert (R-TX) testified on “stand your ground” self-protection laws. … read more

Representatives Marcia Fudge (D-OH), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL). and Louie Gohmert (R-TX) testified on “stand your ground” self-protection laws. At the time 30 states had some type of “Stand Your Ground” laws on the books. They allowed a person the right to use deadly force to protect themselves if they thought their life was in danger. The hearing focused on the origins of those laws, their impact on the legal definition of self-defense, whether they provoke unnecessary shooting confrontations, and if they encourage racial profiling. close

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Stand Your Ground Laws, Panel 1

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Program ID:
315928-1
Category:
Senate Committee
Format:
Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Oct 31, 2013 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Dec 04, 2013 | 4:06am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Oct 31, 2013 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 31, 2013 | 5:26pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Nov 01, 2013 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 02, 2013 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 03, 2013 | 10:31pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 04, 2013 | 4:06am EST | C-SPAN 3
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