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The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over delays in issuing concealed carry permits.

An investigation found that the LASD approved only two of more than 8,000 applications, with some interviews scheduled two years out.

Federal officials allege the delays infringe upon the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit accusing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department of dragging its feet when it comes to issuing permits to carry concealed handguns to residents, prosecutors announced Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The lawsuit alleges "a pattern and practice of infringing the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens seeking concealed carry weapons permits," according to

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