DOJ sues LA County over lengthy concealed carry permit processing delays

With the rise of the crime of violence in all the democracy-run cities in America, the US Department of Justice (Doj)-this time, is prosecuted Los Angeles Province To illegally prevent citizens from defending themselves.

The new lawsuit represents the last clash in a growing battle between the Ministry of Justice of the Trump Administration and the democracy -led cities for public safety and constitutional rights.

The lawsuit submitted by the Civil Rights Department at the Ministry of Justice accuses the Ministry of Los Angeles County (LASD) of engaging in a “pattern or practice” to delay or reject hidden portable weapons permits (CCW) for citizens committed to law.

Federal investigators found that of more than 8,000 requests, only two – with some residents were waiting for a period of up to only two years to conduct an interview. Critics say that failure leaves thousands of Angelinus in indisputable, while robbery, attacks and theft throughout the city.

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Sharif officers stood up with a mobilization of hundreds of people and walked to the Sharif Kumpton office in protest against the shooting of Andres Ghardado, a security goalkeeper who was shot by Deputy Sharif Los Angeles on Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Gardina, California. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getti Emaiz)

However, the office of Los Angeles Caren Bass has declined and Fox News Digitter has told the recent reports that the city is moving at a rapid pace because of “the total minimum killing in 60 years”.

Public Prosecutor Bam Bondi said: “You may not like to boycott Los Angeles this right, but the constitution does not allow them to violate,” said Public Prosecutor Bam Bondi. “This Ministry of Justice will continue The struggle for the second amendment. “

A spokesman for the Ministry of Sharif said in a statement that they had dealt with all hidden portable weapons requests in accordance with government and local laws.

The spokesperson Nicole Nishida, unlike the statistics and information mentioned by the Ministry of Justice in its complaint. Associated Press.

The assistant public prosecutor described Harit K. Delon, who is also sustaining the province, Los Angeles as “real external”, noting that the residents are waiting for more than a year to conduct an interview while depicting the San Francisco operation and even Washington, DC in days.

“Imagine if you had to have a license to enjoy the rights of the first amendment, then the government sat on it forever. The right is the right. The second amendment is not a second degree right.”

With the high violent crime throughout the province, Dhillon argued that the broader arrival CCW is not only related to constitutional law, but for safety.

“With a violent crime in Los Angeles, I think the best crime is a good defense. The more citizens who are responsible transport companies in public places, the better,” she said. “In the event of a crime, there is an armed citizen trained to help save a life or boycott a serious crime, which makes us all safer. This is the cause literally in a second amendment in the first place.”

The Ministry of Justice is sued the Sherif Angeles Province administration to delay the hidden pregnancy permit. (Hans Gutknecht/Medianews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)

“Between January 2024 and March 2025, nearly 4000 requests were submitted for new CCW permits in Los Angeles, and two were approved,” Dhillon continued. “Los Angeles province requires only nine months to start treating requests. Some people are waiting for three years. The average delay is more than a year.”

Delon described this delay as “impressive” because it is a basic right for citizens committed to law.

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American lawyer Bill Essly said in a press release of the Ministry of Justice.

“Citizens who live in high -crime areas cannot wait to protect themselves with firearms during the indications of Los Angeles Province,” said Essialli. “The right to carry weapons is among the foundational principles of our nation. It can be supported.”

Violent crime in America increased during the epidemic, and it included some of the most insignificant acts of perpetrators of violators without legal age. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getti Emaiz)

Guests added that despite the restrictions on restrictions, the citizens responsible for the exercise of their rights should not be prevented.

“Personally, I feel safely safe for firearms in my possession in my home and on my personality. It allows me to defend myself and perhaps others,” explained.

When asked how Los Angeles can treat accumulation, Delon pointed out a direct solution.

“They need to rent more people to do this … There should be no waiting for three years. It should take a few days or a week to restore your papers again by just running fingerprints, make sure that you are not a criminal, and confirm that you have got training.

She referred to Washington, DC, for example, and prove that it can be done.

“I entered the municipal building, got fingerprints, and provided evidence of firearms training, and after six days, I got it. This is because they give priority. They treat them seriously. Los Angeles can do the same if they choose to.”

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A rifle in keeping a man in the shooting range. (Photography by Silas Stein/Picure Allance via Getty Images)

Dhillon emphasized that many residents do not even apply for permits because they know that waiting will extend for years.

“There are only 4000 people mentioned in this lawsuit because people do not bother to apply when their friends tell them that waiting is three years,” explained.

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Representative Kevin Kelly, R-Calif, chanted Dhillon concerns.

“California continues to face some The highest crime rates In the nation, Kelly Fox News told the digital. “Every citizen who committed the law must have the right and the ability to protect themselves and their families. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Sharif Province has created large barriers to this right, with excessive delays and waiting lists. I urge LASD to cooperate entirely with the Ministry of Justice to simplify this process.”

Dhillon closed a fixed message to Los Angeles officials – and citizens worldwide.

“I think the armed citizen is a safe citizen. We have seen a lot of violence in our country recently and no one is retreating. It is time for American citizens to escalate and take responsibility for their defense safely,” she said. “We must encourage the safety of weapons, we must encourage weapons education, we must encourage the ownership of weapons in this country.”

Stephenia Price covers the crime, including missing persons, murders and migrant crime. Send the story tips to Stepheny.price@fox.com.