The Supreme Court of the United States unanimously rejected a lawsuit from Mexico against American gun manufacturers, asserting that the manufacturers are protected by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. Justice Elena Kagan explained that allegations of indifference to illegal firearms trafficking do not signify assistance to criminal activities. Mexico's initial complaint claimed that negligent sales led to violence from cartels, asserting a significant toll on society marked by high homicide rates. However, the court found insufficient evidence connecting manufacturers directly to illegal sales.
Justice Elena Kagan noted that while some illegal sales may occur, Mexico's claims did not sufficiently prove that gun manufacturers participated in those transactions.
Mexico's lawsuit claimed that negligent gun sales by US manufacturers contribute to the country's struggles against dangerous cartels and violence.
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision emphasized that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act protects manufacturers from liability for these sales.
The Mexican government argued that the influx of illegal firearms has devastated society, correlating with among the highest homicide rates globally.
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