Stand Your Ground
White man who shot black father in front of his kids over parking spot won't face charges
The incident began when a black couple pulled into a disabled parking spot in a Florida convenience store parking lot.
Here’s What It Takes to Justify Killing Someone In Self-Defence in Canada
The acquittal of Peter Khill, who shot and killed an unarmed Indigenous man, has raised questions about the use of lethal force.
George Zimmerman charged for allegedly threatening to feed Trayvon Martin film scout to an alligator
Zimmerman sent dozens of threatening messages to a man scouting for a documentary about the teen he shot and killed, according to a police report.
We Must Include Black Voices to Effect Real Change on Gun Control
Reducing the threat of lethal force has been at the center of many black advocacy groups' calls for gun reform.
White man charged with felony for shooting at black teen just asking for directions
Jeff Zeigler was charged with assault with intent to murder for firing a shotgun at a black teen who'd missed the bus.
It's easier than ever to get away with murder in Florida
More people are claiming immunity from prosecution after changes to Florida's controversial Stand Your Ground law.
It Looks Like George Zimmerman Sold the Gun That Killed Trayvon Martin for $138,900
Trolls — including one with the username "Racist McShootface" — attempted to derail the auction, but Zimmerman apparently succeeded in selling the weapon to the highest bidder.
George Zimmerman's Auction Post for the Gun That Killed Trayvon Martin Has Disappeared
Zimmerman described the weapon as "an American firearm icon," and the website hosting the auction said bidding would start on Thursday at $5,000.
'Stand Your Ground' Laws Are Racist, New Study Reveals
The controversial "Stand Your Ground" statute authorizes a person to use lethal force to defend his or her life against any threat. But a recent study provides new evidence on how it perpetuates racial bias.
Three Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Killing, Stand Your Ground Laws Are Alive and Well in America
The self-defense law that led to George Zimmerman’s acquittal remains on the books in Florida and 22 other states despite multiple controversies and the best efforts of gun control advocates.