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CeaseFirePA
Coverage of CeaseFirePA in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration launches investigation into Philadelphia gun permit denials
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department for canceling gun permits using 'vague' reasons, potentially violating Second Amendment rights. Pennsylvania law allows local agencies to issue or deny permits based on 'character and reputation,' a practice criticized by gun rights advocates and defended by public safety groups.