UPDATE: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has just announced the creation of a dedicated Second Amendment section, aimed at enhancing the enforcement of gun rights across the United States. This major development, led by assistant attorney general Harmeet Dhillon, promises swift action to address issues such as concealed carry permit costs and processing delays.
In a statement made earlier today, Dhillon emphasized that this initiative will ensure that the right to bear arms is treated with the seriousness it deserves. “For the first time, the DOJ Civil Rights Division will be protecting and advancing our citizens’ right to bear arms as part of our civil rights work,” she declared. The section’s establishment follows a recent executive order from President Donald Trump, underlining the administration’s commitment to safeguarding Second Amendment rights.
The DOJ aims to tackle various challenges faced by gun owners, including exorbitant fees for concealed carry permits and unreasonable delays in processing applications. “Some jurisdictions are imposing multi-thousand-dollar costs for citizens to apply for concealed carry permits,” Dhillon noted. “Others are experiencing unreasonably long delays.” These barriers, she argues, disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including women and individuals with disabilities, who rely on their right to self-defense.
According to Dhillon, this initiative is part of a broader push to combat what she describes as unconstitutional restrictions at both state and local levels. “We will be protecting that right here in this Department of Justice,” she stated, pledging a proactive stance against regulations that infringe on Second Amendment rights.
The announcement has garnered mixed reactions among legal experts. Oliver Krawczyk, an attorney specializing in Second Amendment litigation, called the new section a “welcome change.” However, he cautioned against neglecting the DOJ’s past shortcomings, urging the department to collaborate with pro-gun organizations to effectively address longstanding challenges.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on how the DOJ implements this new section and its impact on gun rights enforcement. The agency’s commitment to “a lot more action” signals a significant shift in policy that could resonate across the country.
Stay tuned for further updates on this urgent and evolving story as the DOJ prepares to take on significant gun rights issues in the coming weeks.
