Washington (CNN) -- This week, Coca-Cola and Kraft announced they are pulling their corporate memberships from a conservative group that was behind the spread of "stand your ground" laws like the one highlighted in Florida by the Trayvon Martin case. The American Legislative Executive Council, also known as ALEC, is getting attention lately for its behind the scenes work pushing conservative legislation in the states. The group has gotten even more attention since a neighborhood watch volunteer shot and killed unarmed teenager Martin last month. The man who shot Martin, George Zimmerman, said he acted in self-defense. Police haven't charged him and legal experts say Florida's "stand your ground" law may shield Zimmerman from prosecution.
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American Legislative Executive Council getting attention for pushing conservative legislation
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Group was behind the spread of "stand your ground" laws
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This week, Coca-Cola and Kraft say they are pulling corporate memberships from group
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The group has ties to the NRA, which has extended its reach beyond gun rights advocacy
American Legislative Executive Council
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Legislative Executive Council
The National Rifle Association worked with @placeholder to spread similar laws that are on the books in at least 25 states.
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Less well known is that the @placeholder has also helped ALEC spread other conservative laws that have nothing to do with gun rights.
American Legislative Executive Council
ALEC
Legislative Executive Council
Less well known is that the NRA has also helped @placeholder spread other conservative laws that have nothing to do with gun rights.
NRA
He said the @placeholder's role with ALEC cements his view that the NRA is really a base for the conservative movement.
American Legislative Executive Council
ALEC
Legislative Executive Council
He said the NRA's role with @placeholder cements his view that the NRA is really a base for the conservative movement.