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The quote argues that expanding Stand Your Ground laws would make people of color feel excluded and unsafe. It frames the policy as sending a negative message about belonging and security in Florida.
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Originally said in English.
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About Lucy McBath
American politician, since 2019
Lucy McBath is an American politician and Democratic Party member who has served in the United States House of Representatives since 2019. Born Lucia Kay McBath, she represented Georgia’s 6th congressional district from 2019 to 2023 and again since 2025, and the neighboring 7th district from 2023 to 2025. Her congressional work has centered on suburban Atlanta. She first entered the House in 2019, moved from one Georgia district to another in 2023, and then returned to the 6th district in 2025. Her public profile is tied to that long service in Congress.
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