Paul Hetznecker

Philadelphia’s gun carry license revocations increased nearly 2.5 times over five years, with 2,200 revoked in 2023 compared to over 800 in 2021. The Justice Department is investigating whether vague criteria were used, while a local group, the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, had licenses revoked after a verbal clash with police. A proposed bill aims to bar revocations based on 'character and reputation.'

Philadelphia’s gun carry license revocations increased nearly 2.5 times over five years, prompting a federal investigation into the criteria used. The Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, a group conducting armed patrols, had several members’ licenses revoked after a clash with police, with their attorney alleging discriminatory tactics. A proposed Pennsylvania bill aims to prohibit revocations based on 'character and reputation,' criticized as vague.

A Philadelphia fusion center is surveilling individuals criticizing AI data centers online, linking anti-AI rhetoric to potential threats from 'domestic violent extremists.' The bulletin cites social media posts and fictional references as indicators of risk, despite acknowledging a lack of specific threats.