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3 months agoAppeals Court Revives Mexico's Lawsuit Against Gunmakers
A federal appeals panel in Boston has ruled that a $10 billion lawsuit filed by Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers can proceed.
The decision is seen as a significant setback for gunmakers as it challenges the immunity provided by a federal law that protects them from lawsuits.
Mexico's lawsuit contends that the gun manufacturers should be held liable for the trafficking of guns into Mexico and the violence that occurs as a result. [ more ]