Joe Burbank

Florida’s Far-Reaching Self-Defense Laws May Be At Front of Global Trend

Conflict & Justice

The state law in Florida which gives citizens the option of using deadly force in self-defense may be at the cusp of a global trend, says University of Chicago law professor Tom Ginsburg.

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