21st Century Vigilantism in the USA

Two Salvadorian undocumented Immigrants reported being attacked by Members of Ranch Rescue

Mar 18, 2003

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/DANGEROUS-BORDER-Militias-round-up-illegal-2770971.php Walk the Line Documentary

Florida Passes Stand Your Ground Law

Apr 5, 2005

Florida House of Representitives Vote

Neighborhiood White Militia Group Shoots African American Man

Sep 1, 2005

Post-Katrina, White Vigilantes Shot African-Americans With Impunity

13 States Pass Stand Your Ground Laws

Period: Jan 1, 2006 to Dec 31, 2006

'Stand Your Ground' Laws and Their Effect on Violent Crime and the Criminal Justice System Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota

Maine Sex Offender Registry's Website Taken Down After 2 Killings

Apr 16, 2006

Suspected shooter found sex offenders' homes on website

Tennessee & Texas: Stand Your Ground Laws

Period: Jan 1, 2007 to Dec 31, 2007

'Stand Your Ground' Laws and Their Effect on Violent Crime and the Criminal Justice System

Ohio, South Carolina, West Virgina: Stand Your Ground Laws

Period: Jan 1, 2008 to Dec 31, 2008

411 On Stand Your Ground: Which 26 States Have It & What Does It Mean?

Montana: Stand Your Ground Law

Period: Jan 1, 2009 to Dec 31, 2009

See How Quickly "Stand Your Ground" Spread Nationwide

Angry Assailant Comments on Attack, Saying "We may kill next time."

Mar 16, 2009

Video: Man Punches Protester w/ Response

Kansas Jury Convicts Anti-Abortion Shooter of First Degree Murder

Jan 29, 2010

A Verdict Against Vigilantism

Dr. George Tiller Murdered by Anti-Abortion Extremist

May 31, 2010

A Verdict Against Vigilantism

Rain City Superhero Movement

Nov 17, 2010

First Internet Mention of Movement

6 States Pass: Stand Your Ground Laws

Period: Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

411 On Stand Your Ground: Which 26 States Have It & What Does It Mean? North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Alaska, Wisconsin

Trayvon Martin Killed by Neighborhood Watch Captain

Feb 26, 2012

The Trayvon Martin Killing, Explained

Man Tackels Presummed Crimal at Walmart

Jan 21, 2015

Vigilante arrested for tackling licensed gunowner in Florida Wal-Mart

"Bolt Force": Armed Volunteer Group Assists Police in Search for Shooter

Sep 12, 2015

Bolt Force Website CNN Opinion Editorial on Group

Senator Support for Vigilantism After Mall Shooting

Dec 19, 2015

After a teen shooting at a mall, Sentor speaks out in support of vigialantism. "If the treat contiued: Pull, Aim, Fire." Blog & News Clip: Senator's Response to Shooting

Story: Man Shames Bad Parkers

Feb 7, 2016

Parking vigilante slaps cars with ‘I park like an a–hole’ stickers

Group Beats & Sexually Assultes Man for Revenge

Feb 21, 2016

Family Attacks Daughter's Boyfriend Based on Allegations of Abuse

A Vigilante Group Of Cyclists attack bike thief

Feb 29, 2016

Video footage of San Francisco cyclists chasing down and attacking bicycle thief. Youtube Cellphone Camera Recording of Incident

Neighbor Kills 3; injures 1 After Idenitfying 2 of the Victims as Puerto Rican

Mar 6, 2016

Milwaukee man kills three neighbors after learning one is from Puerto Rico: ‘You guys got to go’

Vigilante Group Turns in Accused Child Sex Offender

Mar 7, 2016

Group prends to be young females online as a way to catch potential pedophiles. <ahref='http://www.kgw.com/news/local/vancouver/vigilante-group-hunting-potential-child-predators-in-kelso/68619123' >Caught on video: 'Punisher Squad' confronts accused child predator</a>

Vigilante woman Sentenced

Dec 10, 2016

Woman shoots at shop lifters attempting to escape. Vigilante woman who fired at shoplifters has been sentenced, vows to 'never help anyone again'