Tag: Trayvon Martin

Guest AuthorFebruary 24, 2014
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The Armed Occupation Act of 1842 gave 160 acres of Florida land to anyone who could fight the Seminoles and hold his ground for seven years. The congressional legislation was designed to increase the nonnative population of Florida. In 2005, the Florida Legislature approved the “stand your ground” provision of the self-defense law ostensibly to […]


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