US Appeals Court Revives Mexico's $10bn Lawsuit Against American Gunmakers
A US appeals court has revived Mexico's $10bn lawsuit against US gun manufacturers, allowing the legal battle to proceed after a lower court had dismissed the case in 2022. Mexico alleges that US gunmakers' "deliberate" business practices contribute to the trafficking of over 500,000 guns into Mexico annually, fueling violence and crime. The lawsuit, initially dismissed based on a 2005 law protecting gunmakers, has been ruled to "plausibly allege" claims exempt from the law, marking a victory for Mexico and gun control advocates. The firearms industry denies wrongdoing, urging Mexico to enforce its own laws and prosecute criminals domestically.