Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that gun manufacturers are immune from federal liability for selling firearms to Mexican cartels, marking a key shift in the legal battle between organized crime and gun control. Mexico alleged that American companies like Smith & Wesson failed to prevent illegal sales, citing negligence in production or distribution, but Justice Elena Kagan emphasized that "indifference" alone doesn't constitute aiding and abetting. Despite this decision, U.S. gun industry leaders celebrated it as a victory for industry integrity, focusing on the responsibility of organized crime rather than the companies themselves.