Trump Orders Action Against Cartels, Gunmakers Seek Court Protection from Mexico's Lawsuit
President Donald Trump has been cracking down on drug cartels, but US gunmakers are now seeking relief from a Mexican lawsuit that could hold them liable for violence caused by their weapons in Mexico. The Supreme Court is being asked to save the gunmakers from what they claim is an unfair and unconstitutional lawsuit.
The US gun industry is seeking the Supreme Court's protection from a Mexican lawsuit alleging that their products were used to cause violence in the country. President Trump has made tackling cartels a priority, but Mexico's government is pushing for accountability among American gunmakers. The Mexican government argues that foreign-made guns have contributed to a surge in violence, leading to over 30,000 homicides last year. The US industry claims that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations when exporting firearms.
