The Supreme Court unanimously blocked a significant $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico against major U.S. firearm manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson and Glock. The lawsuit alleged that the companies' practices have exacerbated violence from drug cartels in Mexico. Although the initial appeal was allowed by an appeals court under an exception to gunmakers' liability protections, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that these companies are largely shielded from civil lawsuits when their guns are used in crimes. This decision underscores the legal complexities in addressing the impact of firearms on cross-border violence.
The Supreme Court blocked Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. firearm manufacturers, reinforcing legal protections for gunmakers under U.S. law.
Mexico's case alleged that U.S. companies profited from cartel violence by knowingly allowing their guns to be sold to traffickers.
The ruling emphasizes the challenges facing lawsuits aimed at firearm manufacturers, especially given existing protections that shield them from civil liability.
Mexico's strict gun laws contrast with the prevalence of U.S.-sourced firearms that contribute significantly to violence within its borders.
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