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Posted on: February 9, 2021 at 14:26:30 CT
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall establish a process under which, for any person who is, or within the previous 10 years was, the subject of a terrorism investigation by any Federal department or agency, the Attorney General may—
(A) delay the transfer of a firearm or explosive to the person for a period not to exceed 10 business days; and
(B) file an emergency petition in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the transfer of the firearm or explosive.
(2) HEARING.—
(A) PRIORITY; APPLICABLE LAWS.—An emergency petition filed under paragraph (1)(B) and the subsequent hearing shall—
(i) receive the highest possible priority on the docket of the court of competent jurisdiction; and
(ii) be subject to the Classified Information Procedures Act (18 U.S.C. App.).
(B) NOTICE; COUNSEL.—A court shall ensure that a person for whom an emergency petition is filed under paragraph (1)(B)—
(i) receives actual notice of the hearing; and
(ii) is provided with an opportunity to participate with counsel in the hearing.
(C) GRANT OF PETITION.—A court shall grant an emergency petition filed under paragraph (1)(B) if the court finds that there is probable cause to believe that the person is engaged, or has been engaged, in conduct constituting, in preparation of, in aid of, or relating to terrorism, or providing material support or resources therefor.
(D) COSTS AND FEES.—If an emergency petition filed under paragraph (1)(B) is denied, the Government shall be responsible for all reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees.