Susan Chana Lask – Second Amendment Challenge to NYPD Firearms Licensing Delays

Civil Rights Attorney Susan Chana Lask Featured on NY1 Covering Her Federal Second Amendment Lawsuit

Spectrum News NY1 featured attorney Susan Chana Lask in coverage of a federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging prolonged delays by the NYPD Firearms Licensing Division. Ms. Lask appeared explained why prolonged administrative delay cannot lawfully burden constitutional rights.

The action seeks declaratory and injunctive relief on behalf of New York City residents alleging prolonged administrative delays in handgun licensing.

Susan Chana Lask Second Amendment Lawsuit Against NYPD

Civil rights attorney Susan Chana Lask filed this federal Second Amendment lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging systemic delays in firearms licensing that unlawfully burden constitutionally protected rights. The complaint challenges prolonged inaction by the NYPD License Division and seeks declaratory and prospective injunctive relief.

This matter concerns Susan Chana Lask’s Second Amendment litigation against NYPD, addressing alleged violations of statutory licensing deadlines under New York Penal Law § 400.00.

NY1 coverage of Susan Chana Lask’s federal Second Amendment lawsuit against NYPD

Other major media outlets have reported on Susan Chana Lask and her federal constitutional challenges addressing government delay, due process concerns, and civil rights enforcement. read the story

Alleged Constitutional Violations Arising From Licensing Delays

According to the complaint, the delays are systemic rather than individualized and affect ordinary residents as well as former law enforcement officers.

The pleading further alleges that constitutional harm continues after license issuance because the City imposes additional firearm purchase and renewal requirements without enforceable deadlines, creating recurring barriers to lawful firearm possession.

This litigation forms part of Susan Chana Lask’s broader federal civil rights practice, described here.

Susan Chana Lask — Federal Civil Rights Attorney

Filed Court Documents and Exhibits

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  Federal Complaint Filed by Susan Chana Lask Challenging NYPD Firearms Licensing Delays
  
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  Exhibit A – Applicant Correspondence to NYPD Regarding Firearms License Delay
  
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  Exhibit B – Follow-Up Applicant Emails Seeking Action on Firearms License Application
  
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  Exhibit C – Additional Applicant Communications Documenting Licensing Delay
  
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  Exhibit D – Final Applicant Request to NYPD for Action on Firearms Licensing
  
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  Exhibit E – January 6, 2026 Email From Councilmember Vickie Paladino Confirming Licensing Delays
  
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  Exhibit F – NYPD Firearms Licensing Division Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Agency Plan