Supreme Court to Hear Mexico's Gun Lawsuit Against U.S. Manufacturers

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could determine whether Mexico can sue American gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson and Glock, for allegedly facilitating the flow of firearms to drug cartels. Mexico claims that these companies knowingly profited from selling weapons that ended up in the hands of traffickers, contributing to significant violence in the country. Initially dismissed by a federal judge under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, the lawsuit was revived by an appeals court, which found an exception to the law could apply. Gun manufacturers argue that they have adhered to legal practices and that the lawsuit lacks sufficient evidence linking their actions to cartel violence. The Supreme Court's decision on this case is expected by next summer, potentially affecting the future of liability protections for gun manufacturers.