The Supreme Court is currently evaluating a lawsuit from Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers, accusing them of “aiding and abetting” the illegal flow of firearms into the country. In a recent interview, former ATF official Tim Sloan, who managed operations in Mexico, shares insights on how American-made guns significantly contribute to the alarming levels of gun violence in Mexico.
Sloan, who is drafting a book based on his experiences, highlights that most gun-related crimes in Mexico are perpetrated with firearms sourced from the U.S. This revelation underscores a growing concern about the U.S. gun industry’s role in international trafficking and its implications for both nations’ public safety.
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