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DOJ Sues Virgin Islands Over Gun Permit Rights

12/17/2025

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On December 16, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands government and the Virgin Islands Police Department over gun-permit rights.
The suit accuses officials of imposing bolted-in gun safes and permit delays.
U.S. Attorney Adam Sleeper stated these practices are unconstitutional.
The lawsuit aims to uphold citizens' rights to bear arms.
The action marks the DOJ's first major step by its new Second Amendment Section.

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On December 16, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands government and the Virgin Islands Police Department over gun-permit rights.
The suit accuses officials of imposing bolted-in gun safes and permit delays.
U.S. Attorney Adam Sleeper stated these practices are unconstitutional.
The lawsuit aims to uphold citizens' rights to bear arms.
The action marks the DOJ's first major step by its new Second Amendment Section.