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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against San Jose Over High Gun Permit Fee

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against San Jose, California, over its concealed carry permit fee of nearly $1,600, claiming it imposes an unconstitutional barrier to Second Amendment rights. The lawsuit highlights the fee as the highest in the nation, exceeding those in other major cities, and contrasts the city's defense of the fee with federal claims of its excessive nature.

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The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against San Jose, California, over its concealed carry permit fee of nearly $1,600, claiming it imposes an unconstitutional barrier to Second Amendment rights. The lawsuit highlights the fee as the highest in the nation, exceeding those in other major cities, and contrasts the city's defense of the fee with federal claims of its excessive nature.

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DOJ sues California city over ‘illogical’ $1,600 gun permit fee

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DOJ Files Lawsuit Against San Jose Over High Gun Permit Fee