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Coverage dated June 8, 2026

Philadelphia Police under DOJ investigation for alleged unconstitutional gun permit revocations

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department’s permit revocation practices concerning the alleged use of a vague “good cause” standard to cancel legal firearm permits, focusing on potential violations of constitutional rights.

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  1. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Philadelphia Police under DOJ investigation for alleged unconstitutional gun permit revocations (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department’s permit revocation practices concerning the alleged use of a vague “good cause” standard to cancel legal firearm permits, focusing on potential violations of constitutional rights.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Justice Department is investigating whether Philly police are improperly revoking gun permits (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    In a letter to Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, a DOJ official said the investigation will evaluate whether police were violating the Constitution by their method of revoking gun permits.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    DOJ investigating Philadelphia PD's firearm permit revocation practices (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    The DOJ opened an investigation into Philly police firearm permit revocations, focusing on a vague good cause standard and Second Amendment rights.

  4. Bearing Arms

    DOJ Civil Rights Division Launches Investigation Into Philly Carry Permit Revocations (opens Bearing Arms)

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    Bearing Arms's feed description

    DOJ investigates Philadelphia's revocation of carry permits amid civil rights concerns.

  5. Breitbart News

    DOJ Launches Investigation into Philly Police Over 'Arbitrary' Permit-to-Carry Cancellations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The DOJ is investigating the Philadelphia PD over the possible use of "vague, personal discretion" in cancelling concealed carry permits.

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