Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Failed Mission Exposed: Holder denounces “Stand Your Ground” laws in wake of Zimmerman verdict in NAACP speech

07/16/2013

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Eric Holder, speaking Tuesday at a NAACP convention in Orlando, denounced “Stand Your Ground” laws in the wake of a Florida jury clearing George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin.

It is our collective obligationwe must stand our groundto ensure that our laws reduce violence, and take a hard look at laws that contribute to more violence than they prevent,” Holder said.


 READ: The prepared text of Holder’s speech

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