The Use of deadly force in self-defense

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The use of deadly force in self-defense has generated significant attention as states have increasingly adopted so-called Stand Your Ground laws.  Find a recent news story about self-defense and Stand Your Ground laws.  Summarize the issues discussed in the news story as they relate to self-defense and Stand Your Ground laws? What justifies these laws?

What is the policy rationale for adopting Stand Your Ground laws?  Who benefits from these laws?  How might these laws complicate the jobs of prosecutors?