U.S. Judge Rejects Mexico’s Suit Against Gun Makers for a Second Time
Boston — In a significant legal decision, a U.S. federal judge has once again dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against major U.S. gun manufacturers. The case, which had been closely watched by legal experts and international policymakers, accused these manufacturers of facilitating illegal arms trafficking and exacerbating violence within Mexico. The judge ruled that the claims could not proceed due to the broad protections afforded to gun makers under U.S. law, specifically referencing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. This 2005 legislation shields firearms manufacturers and dealers from being held … Read more