U.S. Justice Department Launches Civil Rights Probe Into LA’s Gun Permit Delays

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into whether Los Angeles is taking too long to issue permits for carrying concealed handguns. The move, announced on Friday, has drawn criticism from advocates who argue it represents a sharp departure from the department’s traditional approach to firearm regulations. The investigation aims to determine whether delays in the permitting process violate constitutional rights, further fueling the national debate over gun laws and public safety.