# US Department of Justice firearm regulation lawsuits > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-department-of-justice-firearm-regulation-lawsuits > Updated: 2026-09-24T21:30:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-justice-sues-minnesota-over-firearm-permit-delays ### 2026-09-16: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-department-of-justice-sues-san-jose-over-gun-permit-fees --- Cite as: US Department of Justice firearm regulation lawsuits. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-department-of-justice-firearm-regulation-lawsuits