US Supreme Court rejects Mexico lawsuit against gunmakers

Gun Manufacturers Cleared in Mexico's Violent Cartel Disputes

The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against American gun manufacturers. The lawsuit, which was filed in 2019, alleged that the gun manufacturers were knowingly allowing their products to be trafficked to cartel members in Mexico, exacerbating the country's violent drug wars. The decision, which was unanimously approved by all nine justices, ruled that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act bars lawsuits against foreign governments unless the US government has expressly waived immunity, and that gun trafficking allegations do not fall under this waiver. The Mexican government has stated that it will review options for future legal actions. This decision highlights the complexities of globalised violence and the intricacies of international law.