North Dakota lawmakers set sights on 'stand-your-ground' legislation
House Bill 1193 would allow anyone to use deadly force against an assailant without attempting to retreat from the situation. The so-called stand-your-ground legislation would expand the current "castle" law, which permits the use of deadly force at one's home or workplace but requires an effort to escape the attacker in other circumstances.
Written By: Jeremy Turley
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Rep. Jeff Magrum, R-Hazelton, presents a bill in front of the North Dakota House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Jan. 25. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service
BISMARCK — A group of ultra-conservative North Dakota lawmakers has thrown its support behind a bill that would loosen the law on using deadly force in self-defense.