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The US Department of Justice sued the Los Angeles County sheriff’s department on 29 Sep 2025. The suit says the sheriff’s office delayed processing concealed carry gun licenses. The delays violate the constitutional right to bear arms, the complaint states. The sheriff’s department says it has processed many applications and is improving its system. It inherited a backlog of 10,000 applications in 2022 and now has about 3,200 pending. The department faces staff shortages but approved over 19,000 permits since 2020. The lawsuit asks the court to order faster license processing. California Governor Gavin Newsom supports stricter gun laws. A recent court ruling blocked a state law banning guns in many public places, saying it violates the second amendment. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 09:36 IST; source: link)