Federal Investigation Launched into LA Sheriff’s Department Over Second Amendment Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a pattern-or-practice investigation into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) to determine if it has been infringing on Second Amendment rights. This probe, announced on March 27, 2025, focuses on the department's handling of concealed carry permits and other firearm-related issues.
The investigation comes in the wake of numerous complaints from residents about significant delays and denials in the processing of concealed carry permit applications. Critics argue that these delays may violate the constitutional rights of citizens to bear arms. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, along with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, will lead the inquiry.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has stated that the department is committed to cooperating fully with the federal investigation. The outcome of this probe could have significant implications for gun rights policies not only in Los Angeles but potentially across the nation, as it may set a precedent for how law enforcement agencies handle Second Amendment issues.
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