The DOJ is investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department following a lawsuit from gun rights activists who claim long wait times and permit denials infringe upon Second Amendment rights. This probe, initiated on March 27, focuses on alleged patterns of depriving lawful residents of their rights in California, where recent laws impose stricter regulations and holding periods on gun ownership. The Sheriff's Department asserts compliance with laws despite staffing shortages, which have led to approximately 4,000 active concealed carry weapons permit applications awaiting processing.
Federal officials have launched an investigation into whether the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is infringing on residents' Second Amendment rights. This follows a federal lawsuit from gun rights activists, with claims of delays in the application process for concealed carry permits.
A plaintiff in the lawsuit mentioned that over 17 months of delays for a concealed carry permit application amounted to a violation of his Second Amendment rights. Another plaintiff claimed denial based on a previous burglary-related incident.
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