The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) in support of gun owners seeking to get concealed carry weapons (CCW) permits, claiming "unreasonable delays" in permitting decisions.

The lawsuit alleges the sheriff's department infringed on the Second Amendment rights of citizens who were seeking to obtain CCW permits.

CBS Los Angeles has reached out to the LASD for a comment and is waiting for a response.

"Citizens living in high-crime areas cannot afford to wait to protect themselves with firearms while Los Angeles County dithers," said Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. "The right to bear arms is among the founding principles of our nation. It can and must be upheld."

According to the DOJ, the Civil Rights Division laun

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