The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday in favor of seven U.S. gun manufacturers, dismissing a $10 billion lawsuit brought by the Mexican government. Mexico alleged the gunmakers aided illegal gun sales to cartels. The Court cited the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), stating Mexico's allegations did not meet the statute's 'proximate cause' exception, as the harm was caused by third-party criminal use of the products through a complex supply chain.
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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Thursday in favor of seven U.S. gun manufacturers, dismissing a $10 billion lawsuit brought by the Mexican government. Mexico alleged the gunmakers aided illegal gun sales to cartels. The Court cited the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), stating Mexico's allegations did not meet the statute's 'proximate cause' exception, as the harm was caused by third-party criminal use of the products through a complex supply chain.
Trending- 1 Prior to ruling: Mexican government filed a $10 billion civil suit against U.S. gun manufacturers.
- 2 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the gun manufacturers in Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos.
- Dismissal of Mexico's $10 billion civil suit against U.S. gunmakers
- Reinforcement of PLCAA's protection for gun manufacturers
- Ongoing political and diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Mexico regarding border control and firearms trafficking
What: The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of seven U.S. gun manufacturers, dismissing a $10 billion lawsuit from the Mexican government. The lawsuit alleged the gunmakers aided illegal gun sales to Mexican cartels.
When: Thursday (June 5, 2025, given the article date).
Where: United States (Supreme Court), Mexico (government suing, cartels operating).
Why: The Supreme Court found that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) protects gun manufacturers from such lawsuits, as Mexico's allegations did not plausibly allege 'proximate cause' for the harm, which was attributed to third-party criminal use of the products.
How: The Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, interpreting the PLCAA statute and its exceptions, concluding that the 'proximate cause' standard was not met due to the complex commerce pipeline.