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VIPD is unreasonably delaying gun permit decisions and imposing unreasonable conditions on gun licenses.

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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), alleging the territory’s gun-permit practices — including unreasonable delays, imposed conditions like bolted-in safes, and enforcement of a ‘proper cause’ rule — violate the Second Amendment. The suit cites the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision and was filed in the U.S. District Court of the Virgin Islands; the Civil Rights Division’s new Second Amendment Section is leading the action. The department invites affected applicants to submit complaints through its Second Amendment Section portal.
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices unreasonably delay gun permit applications and impose unconstitutional conditions, such as requiring bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. The lawsuit also contends that VIPD enforces a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:48 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices unreasonably delay gun permit applications and impose unconstitutional conditions, such as requiring bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. The lawsuit also contends that VIPD enforces a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:37 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices result in unconstitutional delays and conditions for lawful gun owners. Applicants have reported unreasonable delays in permit decisions and the imposition of conditions such as bolted-in gun safes prior to issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continues to enforce a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:52 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's gun permit application process imposes unreasonable delays and conditions, including the requirement for bolted-in gun safes, prior to issuing licenses. (justice.gov) The lawsuit also challenges VIPD's enforcement of a 'proper cause' regulation, nearly identical to a law previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov) These allegations support the claim that VIPD is unreasonably delaying gun permit decisions and imposing unreasonable conditions on gun licenses.
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:44 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging unconstitutional delays and conditions in the gun permit process. Applicants reported unreasonable delays and additional requirements, such as bolted-in gun safes, before issuing licenses. The lawsuit also challenges the enforcement of a 'proper cause' regulation similar to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:56 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices unreasonably delay gun permit applications and impose unconstitutional conditions, such as requiring bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. The lawsuit also contends that VIPD enforces a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov) Therefore, the statement that VIPD is unreasonably delaying gun permit decisions and imposing unreasonable conditions, including bolted-in gun safes, prior to issuing gun licenses is accurate.
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:14 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices result in unconstitutional delays and conditions for lawful gun owners. Applicants have reported unreasonable delays in permit decisions and the imposition of conditions such as bolted-in gun safes prior to issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continues to enforce a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:44 AMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices result in unconstitutional delays and conditions for gun permit applicants. The lawsuit claims that VIPD unreasonably delays gun permit application decisions and imposes conditions such as requiring bolted-in gun safes prior to issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continues to enforce a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to a law previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:38 PMTrue
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's gun permit application process involves unreasonable delays and unconstitutional conditions, including the requirement for bolted-in gun safes prior to issuing licenses. (justice.gov) The lawsuit also challenges the enforcement of a 'proper cause' regulation similar to a law previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (viconsortium.com)
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:35 AMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's gun permit application process involves unreasonable delays and unconstitutional conditions, including the requirement for bolted-in gun safes prior to issuing licenses. (justice.gov) The lawsuit also challenges VIPD's enforcement of a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:25 AMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging unconstitutional delays and conditions in the gun permit application process. Applicants reported unreasonable delays and the imposition of conditions such as bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continued to enforce a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  11. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 09:52 PMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's firearm permitting process violates the Second Amendment. The complaint states that numerous applicants have reported unreasonable delays in gun permit decisions and the imposition of unconstitutional conditions, such as requiring bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continues to enforce a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  12. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:23 PMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging that VIPD's practices unreasonably delay gun permit applications and impose unconstitutional conditions, such as requiring bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. The lawsuit also challenges VIPD's enforcement of a 'proper cause' regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  13. Update · Dec 18, 2025, 07:34 AMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging unconstitutional practices in gun permit processing. The complaint states that VIPD unreasonably delays gun permit applications and imposes unconstitutional conditions, such as requiring applicants to install bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continues to enforce a "proper cause" regulation nearly identical to a law previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov) Therefore, the statement that VIPD is unreasonably delaying gun permit decisions and imposing unreasonable conditions, including bolted-in gun safes, is accurate.
  14. Update · Dec 17, 2025, 03:06 PMcomplete
    The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) on December 16, 2025, alleging unconstitutional practices in gun permit processing. The complaint states that VIPD imposes unreasonable delays and conditions, including requiring applicants to install bolted-in gun safes before issuing licenses. Additionally, VIPD continues to enforce a "proper cause" regulation nearly identical to one previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. (justice.gov)
  15. Original article · Dec 16, 2025
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