The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case brought by the Mexican government seeking to hold American gun manufacturers liable for firearms trafficked into Mexico and used by drug cartels. The lawsuit challenges the broad legal protections historically afforded to gunmakers under U.S. law.
Mexico contends that American firearms manufacturers knowingly facilitate gun trafficking by designing, marketing, and distributing weapons that appeal to criminal organizations. The government, led by president Claudia Sheinbaum, claims that companies such as Smith & Wesson, Beretta USA, Glock, and Colt's Manufacturing Co. have ignored evidence that their products are frequently smuggled into Mexico.
