The Commission on Civil Rights studied the  bias in  the SYG (Stand Your Ground) defense. A study by the Commission on Civil Rights written to the President of the US in 2020, reads:

Letter of Transmittal published on the web.

February, 2020

President Donald J. Trump

Vice President Mike Pence

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

On behalf of the United States Commission on Civil Rights ("the Commission" transmit our materials from our briefing on Stand Your Ground laws. These are available in full on the Commission's website at www.usccr.gov

The purpose of the Commission's briefing was to determine whether there is a bias in the assertion, investigation, or enforcement of justifiable homicide laws Stand Your Ground provisions. In the transcript of our briefing, you will find ex from state legislators, academic researchers, and advocates, as well as testimony impact of these laws.

We at the Commission are pleased to share these materials to help ensure that a enjoy civil rights protections to which we are entitled.

For the Commission,

Cale

Catherine E. Lhamon