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06.06.25 - 04:18
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Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Mexico′s $10 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers (ZeroHedge)
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Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Mexico's $10 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously tossed out Mexico's 2021 lawsuit against seven U.S. gunmakers and one wholesaler, ruling that firms like Smith & Wesson and Glock are shielded from liability under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Mexico's lawsuit accused U.S. gunmakers of knowingly enabling illegal firearm sales to dealers linked to drug cartels, fueling cartel violence. The government sought $10 billion in damages and a court order imposing stricter rules on the marketing and distribution of firearms.
Mexico attempted to use PLCAA's narrow "predicate exception," claiming the gunmakers knowingly violated federal firearms laws by aiding and abetting illegal sales by U.S. dealers.
Here's the Supreme Court's rationale that went into their unanimous decision:
The Court, led by Justice Elena Kagan, found that Mexico's complaint did not plausibly allege that the...
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