BREAKING: DOJ Sues California Sheriff For Violating 2nd Amendment!

Published on September 30, 2025
Duration: 8:33

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for systematically denying concealed carry permits through extreme delays. This action, led by Assistant Attorney General Harit Dylan, cites the 'right delayed is a right denied' principle, highlighting an approval rate of 0.05% and average wait times exceeding 9 months to initiate the process. The lawsuit aims to force compliance with the Second Amendment and state law, potentially setting a national precedent.

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for systematically denying concealed carry permits through extreme delays. Citing the principle 'a right delayed is a right denied,' the DOJ highlights an approval rate of 0.05% and average wait times exceeding 9 months, arguing this constitutes a violation of the Second Amendment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Frustrating Good News: DOJ Lawsuit Against LA Sheriff
  2. 00:06DOJ's Stance on Second Amendment
  3. 00:14Assistant Attorney General Harit Dylan's Role
  4. 00:27Historic Lawsuit Filed in California
  5. 00:31US Department of Justice Lawsuit Details
  6. 00:39Target: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
  7. 00:44Breaking Down the Lawsuit's Significance
  8. 00:54Guns and Gadgets Channel Introduction
  9. 01:08Date of Lawsuit Filing: September 30, 2025
  10. 01:10DOJ Civil Rights Division Leads Lawsuit
  11. 01:16Federal Lawsuit Against LA Sheriff's Department
  12. 01:26Case Name: US vs. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
  13. 01:30Court: Central District of California
  14. 01:35Accusation: Systematically Denying 2nd Amendment Rights
  15. 01:43Method: Deliberate Delays, Not Outright Refusals
  16. 01:51Principle: A Right Delayed is a Right Denied
  17. 01:54Staggering Application Numbers
  18. 01:57Application Period: January 2024 - March 2025
  19. 02:02Number of New Concealed Carry Applications: 3,982
  20. 02:07Number of Approved Applications: 2
  21. 02:10Approval Rate: 0.05%
  22. 02:18Outrageous Delays in Processing
  23. 02:20Average Wait Time to Start Process: 281 Days (Over 9 Months)
  24. 02:29Median Delay to Start Process: 9 Months
  25. 02:32Median Delay Following Start: 372 Days
  26. 02:37Maximum Wait Time: 1,030 Days (Almost 3 Years)
  27. 02:44Sheriff Robert Luna Criticized
  28. 02:47Applications Still Pending by May 2025: 2,768
  29. 02:54Interviews Scheduled as Late as November 2026
  30. 03:00Applicants Giving Up Due to Systemic Issues
  31. 03:12Denial Through Bureaucracy
  32. 03:14Tragic Consequence: Applicants Withdrawing Applications
  33. 03:21Thousands of Law-Abiding Citizens Stripped of Defense Rights
  34. 03:29Real People Left Defenseless in High-Crime Areas
  35. 03:37DOJ Declares 'Enough is Enough'
  36. 03:41Legal Context: Bruen Decision (2022)
  37. 03:45New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen
  38. 03:50Second and Fourteenth Amendments Protect Carry Rights
  39. 03:53Right to Carry Handgun for Self-Defense Outside Home
  40. 04:00Sheriff Luna's Department Built an 'Administrative Labyrinth'
  41. 04:10DOJ: Not Inefficiency, but Nullification Through Obstruction
  42. 04:18Reason for DOJ Lawsuit
  43. 04:22Legal Basis: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
  44. 04:29Statute Cited: 34 U.S.C. Section 12601
  45. 04:35Federal Power to Intervene in Rights Violations
  46. 04:44Precedent: Federal Takeovers of Police Departments
  47. 04:52This Lawsuit is Similar to Federal Takeovers
  48. 04:57California Law Requirement: Initial Determinations Within 90 Days
  49. 05:07LA Sheriff's Department Ignored State Law, Bruen, Constitution
  50. 05:14Ignored Oath of Office
  51. 05:21DOJ's Demands to the Court
  52. 05:25Demand 1: Declare Delays/Denials Violate Second Amendment
  53. 05:32Demand 2: Permanently Block Current CCW Licensing Practices
  54. 05:40Demand 3: Force Compliance with Laws for Fair Process
  55. 05:56Bigger Picture: Setting a National Precedent
  56. 06:02Preventing Other Jurisdictions from Dragging Feet
  57. 06:06Potential Impact on New York, New Jersey, Maryland
  58. 06:14Federal Government Winning Could Lead to More Lawsuits
  59. 06:20Case to Watch Closely for Gun Owners Nationwide
  60. 06:27Shifting Balance in Favor of Gun Owners
  61. 06:31Instructor's Perspective: Encouraging and Shocking
  62. 06:36DOJ Under Current Administration Taking This Step
  63. 06:43Distinction from Pam Bondi's Actions
  64. 06:56Warning: Don't Be Fooled into Thinking Government is Pro-2A
  65. 07:02Lawsuit is the Bare Minimum Acknowledgement
  66. 07:10Gun Owners Cannot Relax; Keep Pressure On
  67. 07:13Expose Abuses, Demand Accountability
  68. 07:19Anti-Gun Politicians Shift Tactics: Backdoor Denials
  69. 07:30Rare and Important Win, But Just the Beginning
  70. 07:34DOJ Needs to Ensure Other States Don't Follow Suit
  71. 07:41Stay Tuned for Updates
  72. 07:48Viewer Engagement: Will This Lawsuit Change Anything?
  73. 07:54Call to Action: Like and Share
  74. 08:02Subscribe to Guns and Gadgets
  75. 08:10Closing Remarks: Stay Safe, Informed, Armed, Free

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the DOJ suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department?

The Department of Justice is suing the LA County Sheriff's Department for allegedly violating the Second Amendment by systematically denying concealed carry permits through extreme bureaucratic delays. This practice effectively denies citizens their right to bear arms, as a right delayed is considered a right denied.

What evidence does the DOJ cite in its lawsuit against the LA Sheriff?

The DOJ cites staggering statistics, including only 2 approvals out of 3,982 applications between January 2024 and March 2025, and average wait times exceeding 9 months to start the process. Some applicants waited nearly three years for their applications to move forward.

What legal basis does the DOJ have for this lawsuit?

The lawsuit is filed under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. § 12601), which allows the federal government to intervene when law enforcement agencies have a pattern of violating constitutional rights. The DOJ also references the Supreme Court's Bruen decision.

What does the DOJ want the court to do in this lawsuit?

The DOJ is asking the court to declare the sheriff's department's delays and denials as violations of the Second Amendment, permanently block their current concealed carry licensing practices, and compel them to comply with constitutional, state, and federal laws for a fair process.

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