Stand Your Ground - Immoral and Racist Policy

  • "Homicide rates in Nebraska are decreasing in Nebraska between 2008-2018

  • "For states that desire to combat violent crime, it is recommended that legislatures do not enact Stand Your Ground laws because empirical evidence shows that states with statutory Stand Your Ground laws have not decreased theft, burglary, or assault crimes."

  • "Like Nebraska, several states have codified or follow the castle doctrine and require a duty to retreat in public settings."

 Attempts to enact Stand Your Ground Policy: