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US Department of Justice firearm regulation lawsuits

Overview

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal actions against local and state entities regarding firearm regulations and Second Amendment rights.

In San Jose, California, the DOJ filed a lawsuit alleging that concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit fees, which reach nearly $1,600, effectively deny lower-income residents their constitutional rights. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon stated that the right to carry arms is “not a luxury reserved for a privileged few.”

Subsequently, the DOJ filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This litigation challenges the state’s permit-to-purchase system and mandatory waiting periods, alleging that delays of up to 60 days create unconstitutional obstacles for residents. Harmeet Dhillon remarked, “A right delayed is a right denied,” noting that these delays impact a large portion of the state's population.

Entities

U.S. Department of Justice · Matt Mahan · St. Paul · Minnesota · Harmeet Dhillon

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    U.S. Department of Justice sues Minnesota over firearm permit delays

    The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, alleging that state gun-purchase waiting periods and permit requirements violate Second Amendment rights.

  2. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    U.S. Department of Justice sues San Jose over gun permit fees

    The U.S. Department of Justice is suing San Jose, California, alleging that $1,600 concealed carry permit fees unconstitutionally restrict Second Amendment rights.

Sources

100percentfedup.com · bearingarms.com · breitbart.com · californiaglobe.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · dominicanaaldia.com · fox9.com · heartlandernews.com · usaherald.com · wltreport.com