The U.S. Supreme Court rules that Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers, aimed at holding them accountable for their role in fueling gun violence in the country, does not meet the legal thresholds set by Congress. Despite concerns raised about U.S. firearms contributing to instability in Mexico, the Court maintains that federal protections prevent the gun industry from being sued for civil liability in these cases.
Nick Wilson, senior director for Gun Violence Prevention at the Center for American Progress, emphasizes that the ruling undermines both national security and immigration priorities. He calls for congressional action to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act and establish legal grounds for addressing gun trafficking, which has made firearms the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.
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