Published September 16, 2026 at 3:51 PM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
DOJ sues California city over $1,600 gun permit fee
4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Dept of Justice. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
The Justice Department sued San Jose, California, over a $1,600 concealed carry permit fee that it calls unconstitutional. Critics noted the fee can be higher than the cost of the firearm itself.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 14 d ago, when Dept of Justice reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 13 d ago from Washington Examiner.
