Public backlash in the Treyvon Martin case in which a black teenager was shot to death and his assailant defended his actions by claiming protection under Florida's "stand your ground" law prompted:

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The public backlash in the Treyvon Martin case led to businesses distancing themselves from ALEC, which was the organization responsible for promoting and drafting the "stand your ground" laws in various states, including Florida. This backlash came in the form of protests and pressure campaigns by civil rights groups, which ultimately led to a number of companies deciding to leave ALEC or cut ties with the organization. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the backlash led to state legislatures changing their civil rights regulations, Walmart stopping the sale of guns and ammunition, or businesses like Amazon, Coca Cola, and Kraft Foods standing up to civil rights groups.

Public Backlash in the Treyvon Martin Case in Which a Black