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Why Laws Named After Tragedies Win Public Support
Date: Feb. 24, 2026
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Date: Feb. 24, 2026
EL PASO, Texas (Feb. 24, 2026) – When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy – think Megan’s Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 – public support surges, but this emotional boost may come at the expense of sound policymaking, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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