Book Excerpt: Why Do We Give White Guys a License to Kill Black People?

In his new book, “Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America,” Elie Mystal explains how the distortion of the Castle Doctrine led to Florida's deadly "stand your ground" law.

Mar 28, 2025

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Elie Mystal

Author of Allow Me to Retort and Bad Law. Class: PLD. Alignment: Neutral Good Str:12 Dex:8 Con:15 Int:13 Wis:10 Char:14