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unusual facts about Castle Doctrine


Castle doctrine

In 1841, The Preemption Act was passed to "appropriate the proceeds of the sales of public lands... and to grant 'pre-emption rights' to individuals" who were already living on federal lands (commonly referred to as "squatters").


Gun laws in New Mexico

New Mexico currently lacks laws for "Castle Doctrine" and "Stand Your Ground", but Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground do exist in practice through court precedence.


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