Supreme court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gunmakers

Two American gun companies avoided liability in a Mexican lawsuit accusing them of aiding drug cartels by selling weapons that fuel gun violence along the U.S.-Mexico border. The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed the case, ruling Mexico's claims too vague and unsupported under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLSA). The companies argued their immunity under PLSA shielded them from liability for aiding illegal activity despite earlier legal challenges. The case underscores tensions between U.S.-Mexico relations, including Trump's mixed approach to tariffs and drug cartels, as well as the economic impact of gun violence on Mexico.