Supreme Court Signals Rejection of Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gun Makers

Justices express skepticism over Mexico's claims that gun manufacturers aided illegal trafficking, citing a 2005 law shielding the gun industry.

The Supreme Court appears likely to rule against Mexico in its lawsuit targeting U.S. gun manufacturers for alleged contributions to cartel violence.
Mexico argues that gun makers knowingly facilitated illegal gun trafficking into Mexico, violating U.S. laws and causing harm to the country.
The 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) provides broad immunity to gun companies, with limited exceptions for statutory violations.
Justices questioned whether Mexico's claims sufficiently demonstrated that gun makers intended to aid illegal activities or violated specific laws.
Concerns were raised about broader implications for other industries if liability were extended to manufacturers for misuse of their products.