The Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against U.S. gun manufacturers, seeking to hold them accountable for gun violence in Mexico. The lawsuit accuses companies like Smith & Wesson and Colt of deliberately selling guns to dealers who then traffic them across the border, leading to violence in Mexico. The Mexican government is seeking up to $10 billion in damages. The case involves the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which limits lawsuits against gun manufacturers. The gunmakers argue that the law protects them from liability for criminal misuse of their products. However, Mexico’s legal team is focusing on a narrow exception to the law, arguing that the companies knowingly violated gun laws and caused harm as a result. The case is set to determine whether the lawsuit can proceed or if it will be dismissed under the law. The tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, including recent tariffs and the designation of Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups, have added to the significance of the case. The outcome of this lawsuit could have implications for the gun industry and relations between the two countries.
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Supreme Court Considers Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Manufacturers
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