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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of American gun companies, shielding them from a lawsuit by Mexico that accused them of aiding illegal firearms trafficking to drug cartels, citing the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act which protects gun manufacturers from liability for crimes committed with their products.
The Biden administration is set to close the "gun show loophole" by expanding background checks on firearm purchases, requiring unlicensed dealers to conduct background checks, and register for a federal dealer's license. This move faces opposition from Republicans, who plan to introduce a joint resolution to stop the rule. The new rule aims to address the issue of illegally trafficked firearms and prevent individuals who fail background checks from obtaining firearms through private sellers.
Three men have been charged with firearms trafficking and other crimes related to the shooting that occurred during a Super Bowl victory celebration in Kansas City, Missouri. The shooting resulted in one fatality and over 20 injuries, with at least six individuals opening fire. Federal prosecutors have charged the men with unlawfully purchasing or trafficking weapons recovered from the scene, emphasizing the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws to prevent illegal firearms trafficking and gun violence.
Three Kansas City men have been charged in connection with illegal firearms trafficking and the straw purchasing of firearms linked to the mass shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade rally. Fedo Antonia Manning faces charges for conspiracy to traffic firearms and making false statements, while Ronnel Williams Jr. and Chaelyn Groves are charged with conspiracy to make false statements in the acquisition of firearms. The firearms purchased by the defendants were found at the scene of the shooting, highlighting the importance of enforcing federal firearms laws to prevent illegal firearms trafficking and gun violence.