The Supreme Court could soon decide whether the Mexican government can sue U.S. gun manufacturers, arguing that America’s gun industry is partly responsible for mayhem committed by drug cartels.
Mexico claims the companies engaged in bad business by selling guns that hold more than 10 rounds, including semiautomatic rifles. The Mexican government, which says the guns were smuggled across the border to commit crimes, is asking for billions in damages and for the court to impose an injunction on the companies so they have to meet new safety requirements.
“Mexico’s suit has no business in an American court,” wrote Noel Francisco, former President Donald Trump’s solicitor general and a current partner at the law firm Jones Day, which specializes in antitrust cases and is representing the gun companies.
Those being sued are: Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., Glock Inc., Beretta U.S.A. Corp., Witmer Public Safety Group Inc., Sturm Ruger & Co. Inc., Interstate Arms, Colt’s Manufacturing Co. and Century International Arms Inc.
In their appeal to the Supreme Court, the companies argue that the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was wrong in permitting Mexico’s lawsuit to move forward, warning that other foreign governments could file lawsuits
In their appeal to the Supreme Court, the companies argue that the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was wrong in permitting Mexico’s lawsuit to move forward, warning that other foreign governments could file lawsuits...more
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