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Supreme Court to Hear Mexico's Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers

The Supreme Court will hear Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. Gun companies due to violence from drug cartels using American firearms.
Mexico seeks $10 billion in damages and claims that manufacturers knowingly support illegal gun trafficking.
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act grants gun makers legal immunity, but the 1st Circuit found an exception that allows Mexico's lawsuit to proceed.
The legal case raises questions about the connection between lawful gun sales and the criminal misuse of these firearms.

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NewsNation

Mexico says US guns fuel cartels, Supreme Court to weigh in

Mexico filed a $10 billion suit against U.S. gun manufacturers saying they fueled violence in the nation.

2 hours ago·Chicago, United States

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Boston Globe

At Supreme Court, Mexico to offer culprit for cartel violence: Gunmakers - The Boston Globe

WASHINGTON — Mexico’s president offered a warning last month in response to news that the Trump administration planned to designate drug cartels as terrorist groups.

3 hours ago·Boston, United States

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PBS NewsHour

Why Mexico is asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on gun trafficking

The justices are taking up an unusual gun challenge that could have domestic and international repercussions.

3 hours ago·Washington, United States

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SCOTUSblog

Mexico’s suit against U.S. gun makers comes before Supreme Court - SCOTUSblog

Just two weeks after the Trump administration designated six Mexican cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, Mexico will come to the Supreme Court on Tuesday in its effort to hold U.S. gun makers liable for cartel violence committed with U.S.-made weapons. Mexico is seeking billions of dollar

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Straight Arrow News

Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun makers heads to Supreme Court

Mexico's lawsuit alleging US gun manufactures are culpable for cartel violence is headed to the Supreme Court Tuesday. Mexico is accusing U.S. firearms manufacturers of aiding and abetting drug cartels. Mexico wants $10 billion in damages. The firearms manufacturers said they have never committed misconduct that would make them guilty of "aiding and abetting," as Mexico alleges. Full Story Mexico’s lawsuit alleging American gun manufacturers are…

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