DOJ investigates Philadelphia over revocation of gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired mutual aid group
The DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, an armed, Black Panthers-inspired mutual aid group. The revocations cited vague 'good cause' and 'character and reputation' grounds, raising constitutional questions about Second Amendment rights and potential racial bias. The investigation examines whether the city violated the group's civil rights by targeting them based on their political affiliation and race.
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Paul Birdsong leads the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, an armed, Black Panthers-inspired mutual aid group in Philadelphia.
The city's revocation letters, by published accounts, explained little. They cited 'good cause' and Birdsong's 'character and reputation.'
Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing 'good cause.' Is that constitutional?
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