Amanda Hernández

Amanda Hernández covers criminal justice for Stateline. She has reported for both national and local outlets, including ABC News, USA Today, and NBC4 Washington.

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New Report Finds “Stand-Your-Ground” Laws Are Linked to Higher Homicide Rates

In effect in over half of US states, the laws are also associated with increased racial disparities in legal outcomes.

By: Amanda Hernández ,; Stateline

July 26, 2025

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More Than 20 Million Americans Are Set to Lose Health Care Coverage on January 1

A New Tax Will Cut Into a Lifeline for Immigrant Families

ICE Plans $100M “Wartime Recruitment” Aimed at Gun Enthusiasts, Military Fans

Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River