A Right Delayed = A Right Denied = LAWSUIT

Published on September 1, 2023
Duration: 12:05

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by the Second Amendment Foundation and Firearms Policy Coalition against the Boston Police Department Commissioner. The suit alleges substantial and untenable delays in processing firearms license applications (FID cards and Licenses to Carry), with wait times exceeding six months for fingerprinting appointments, far beyond the 40-day statutory limit in Massachusetts. The legal action aims to compel compliance with state law and prevent the deprivation of Second Amendment rights through administrative delays.

Quick Summary

A lawsuit has been filed against the Boston Police Department Commissioner for significant delays in processing firearms license applications. Massachusetts law mandates a 40-day limit for issuing licenses, but applicants are reportedly waiting over six months for fingerprinting appointments, which directly impedes the required background check process.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Anti-Gun State Tactics: Delays in Conceal and Carry Permits
  2. 00:33Lawsuit Filed Against Boston Police Commissioner Over Permit Delays
  3. 01:10Details of the Lawsuit: Plaintiffs and Court Filing
  4. 01:36Why Sue the Police Commissioner? Licensing Authority Explained
  5. 02:03Massachusetts Law: 40-Day Limit for Permit Processing
  6. 02:22Press Release from Second Amendment Foundation on Boston Lawsuit
  7. 03:11Impact of Pandemic on Application Processing and Backlogs
  8. 03:40Alan Gottlieb on Past Lawsuit and Current Delays
  9. 04:09Adam Kraut on Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law
  10. 04:32The Game of Delays: How Cities Like Boston Slow Down Applications
  11. 05:01The Fingerprinting Bottleneck: The Core of the Delay
  12. 05:48Understanding the 40-Day Law vs. Actual Wait Times
  13. 06:00Lawsuit Filing Details: Substantial and Untenable Delays
  14. 07:14Individual Plaintiff Wait Times: White, Cox, Zoom, Good
  15. 08:07Speaker's Stance on Permits and the 'Right Delayed is a Right Denied' Principle
  16. 09:01Long-Standing Issues with Permit Delays in Massachusetts
  17. 09:21Upcoming Rally: 'Bring Bruin to Boston' and Bill HD 4420
  18. 10:28Legal Battles in Massachusetts: Cross-State Travel Case
  19. 11:15Call to Action: Support the Channel and Second Amendment Rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main reason for the lawsuit against the Boston Police Department?

The lawsuit alleges that the Boston Police Department's licensing unit is causing substantial and untenable delays in processing firearms license applications, with wait times for fingerprinting appointments exceeding six months, which violates Massachusetts state law.

What is the legal timeframe for processing firearms licenses in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts law states that licensing authorities have a maximum of 40 days from the day an application is submitted to complete the process, including the background check based on fingerprints.

Who is suing the Boston Police Commissioner and why?

The Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, Commonwealth Second Amendment Inc., and four private citizens are suing Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox. They allege his department is deliberately delaying firearms license applications, effectively denying citizens their Second Amendment rights.

What is the 'right delayed is a right denied' principle in this context?

This principle means that when the government excessively delays the issuance of a constitutionally protected right, such as the right to keep and bear arms, it is functionally equivalent to denying that right altogether, especially when timely access is needed for self-defense.

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