By expanding the realm in which violent acts can be committed with the justification of self-defense, 'stand your ground' laws have negatively affected public health and undermined prosecutorial and law enforcement efforts to keep communities safe.
Durbin discusses the negative impact of 'stand your ground' laws on public safety.
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