Supreme Court weighs Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun makers
The case concerns a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government against gun companies seeking accountability for gun violence epidemic.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday weighs the fate of a lawsuit the Mexican government filed seeking to hold U.S. gun makers accountable for an epidemic of violence that officials in Mexico say can be traced to their products.
The justices will hear oral arguments on the gun companies’ request to throw out the lawsuit.
The case reaches the court amid increased tensions between American and Mexican leaders following the election of President Donald Trump, who has sought to stem the flow of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, citing drug trafficking and gang violence.
Trump has announced new tariffs against Mexico that went into effect Tuesday, and his administration has designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently responded by saying her country would crack down on gun smuggling from the United States.
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