The U.S. Justice Department has initiated an investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for allegedly violating the Second Amendment by delaying the issuing of concealed carry permits. The investigation, part of a national effort to uphold gun rights, underscores concerns about California's laws and the excessive fees linked to permit applications. This follows a lawsuit claiming individuals waited over a year for their permits, which a judge seemed to validate. The Sheriff's Department attributes delays to staffing shortages, complicating permit processing amidst rising regulatory scrutiny on gun rights enforcement.
The Justice Department announced an investigation into delays in issuing concealed carry permits by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, citing potential violations of Second Amendment rights.
California has been singled out for imposing excessive fees and lengthy wait times on concealed carry permits, reflecting a broader investigation into gun rights infringements.
A recent lawsuit highlighted long permit wait times, and the Justice Department suggested it could pursue further investigations in other states that infringe on Second Amendment rights.
The Sheriff's Department acknowledged its staffing crisis, citing a backlog of over 4,000 concealed carry permit applications and only 14 staff members to process them.
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