NAACP Responds to Texas A&M Study Showing Danger of Stand-Your-
Ground LawsJune 18, 2012 (Baltimore, MD) – A new study by Texas
A&M University shows that “Castle Doctrine” and “stand-your-
ground” self-defense laws do not deter crime and in fact result
in increased rates of homicide. “This study provides further
evidence that “stand-your-ground” legislation does more harm
than good,” stated NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd
Jealous. “Too often these laws provide cover for vigilantes and
hate groups who choose to take the law into their own hand. They
have led to an increase in homicides, and people of color seem
to always get caught in the crossfire.” The study finds that
these laws increase murder and manslaughter by a statistically
significant 7 to 9 percent. The study also finds that they have
no “meaningful deterrence” on theft-related crimes. The study
can be found here. Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's
oldest and largest civil rights organization. Its members
throughout the United States and