DOJ investigating Philadelphia PD's firearm permit revocation practices
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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National story. 5 articles from 5 sources. Updated Jun 9, 2026.
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1 sourceThe Justice Department is investigating whether Philly police are improperly revoking gun permits
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2 sourcesPhiladelphia Police under DOJ investigation for alleged unconstitutional gun permit revocations
DOJ investigating Philadelphia PD's firearm permit revocation practices
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2 sourcesDOJ Civil Rights Division Launches Investigation Into Philly Carry Permit Revocations
DOJ Launches Investigation into Philly Police Over 'Arbitrary' Permit-to-Carry Cancellations