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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new bill aimed at tightening self-defense laws in California has sparked confusion and criticism from various groups, who argue it could limit individuals' right to protect ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — A California bill aimed at closing a legal loophole related to self-defense claims is being withdrawn due to 'misleading information.' Assemblymember Rich Chavez Zbur (D-Hollywood) ...

A law proposed by a Los Angeles-area Democrat that would have narrowed the scope of when someone could use lethal force in an act of self-defense has been withdrawn, the bill’s sponsor announced on ...

California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating “retreat,” ending crime-stopping protections and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary.” Bystanders intervening ...

Californians are already knee-deep in the battle over Proposition 50, California’s effort to re-arrange its congressional map. The goal is to counter the Texas plan that likely just handed Republicans ...

A member of the California Assembly representing part of Los Angeles has proposed a bill that aims to reduce vigilantism but that critics say would criminalize self-defense. Assemblymember Rick Chavez ...