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DOJ Broadens Lawsuit, Targets San Jose Insurance Requirement for Gun Owners as Well

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The Department of Justice expanded its lawsuit against San Jose, California, on Tuesday. The original filing challenged a concealed carry permit fee of about 1600 dollars. The revised complaint also challenges a city rule requiring gun owners to carry liability insurance.

San Jose police said a local ordinance requires firearm owners to obtain and keep that coverage and to pay a yearly fee meant to reduce gun harm. The Justice Department groups the insurance mandate and the ordinance with abusive fees in the updated filing.

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