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DOJ launches new push to protect Second Amendment rights nationwide

A bold DOJ initiative aims to dismantle barriers to self-defense rights. Will states like California be forced to change their gun permit policies?

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DOJ launches new push to protect Second Amendment rights nationwide

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is stepping up efforts to defend Second Amendment rights. A new initiative will challenge high fees and lengthy delays for concealed-carry permits in state and local courts. The move follows a recent presidential executive order prioritising these protections.

The DOJ's Civil Rights Division will lead the push, with plans to create a dedicated section for Second Amendment cases. Officials stress that the actions aim to safeguard citizens' right to self-defence, particularly for vulnerable groups like women and people with disabilities. The DOJ's latest strategy comes after a Supreme Court ruling set clearer limits on how states can regulate gun rights. Under this precedent, the department will target jurisdictions imposing excessive fees—sometimes costing thousands of dollars—and unreasonable delays in processing permits.

California has already faced legal action from the DOJ over concealed-carry permit backlogs. The department argues that such barriers unfairly restrict law-abiding citizens from exercising their rights. Gun-control organisations, however, have criticised the DOJ's approach, claiming it undermines efforts to regulate firearm access.

Officials insist the measures are not influenced by the gun industry but by the need to protect constitutional freedoms. The new Second Amendment section within the Civil Rights Division will focus on enforcing these protections across the country. The DOJ's legal challenges will now test state and local policies that create financial or bureaucratic hurdles for permit applicants. With a dedicated team and recent court rulings as backing, the department aims to ensure faster, fairer access to concealed-carry rights. The outcome could reshape how jurisdictions enforce firearm regulations nationwide.

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