In a recent court filing, Elsid Aliaj has initiated legal action against the Fort Lee Police Department, its Chief Matthew J. Hintze, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, and Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The case, filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on November 3, 2025, challenges the confiscation of Aliaj’s firearms following a misunderstanding involving his wife’s mental health evaluation. Aliaj claims that his Second Amendment rights are being violated as he is being deprived of his firearms based on his wife’s perceived mental disability. Despite having no disqualifying factors himself, Aliaj faces a proceeding to revoke his Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC), potentially leading to a permanent loss of his gun rights. He seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to reclaim his property and prevent further infringement on his constitutional rights.
Source: 225cv17131_Aliaj_v_Fort_Lee_Police_Department_Complaint_District_New_Jersey.pdf
