The Obama administration's disastrous "Operation Fast and Furious" scandal, where the U.S. government deliberately allowed firearms to be trafficked to Mexican drug cartels, is a prime example of how the current lawsuit against gun manufacturers by Mexico is rooted in the misguided decisions of American politicians, not the actions of lawful companies.
The Obama administration's Fast and Furious Operation involved ATF agents instructing gun store owners to unlawfully sell firearms to suspected criminals linked to Mexican drug cartels.
Since the Biden/Obama Administration cannot shut down gun manufacturers in the United States, it appears that they are relying on Mexico to do their dirty work.
Mexico is suing American gun manufacturers and some Democratic politicians and state attorneys general are supporting Mexico in its lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers: Thirteen states and Washington D.C., all led by Democratic attorneys general, have filed a brief opposing the gun manufacturers' motion to dismiss the case.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey urged the court to acknowledge that gun manufacturers, dealers, and distributors can be held accountable for how their products are marketed or sold in ways that facilitate illegal trafficking to Mexico.
The countries of Antigua and Barbuda and Belize have also filed amicus briefs in support of Mexico's lawsuit, as well as a coalition of U.S. gun violence prevention organizations like Everytown for Gun Safety and the Giffords Law Center.
Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Colt, Glock, Beretta, and Ruger, alleges that these companies deliberately designed and marketed firearms to appeal to criminal organizations in Mexico.
The U.S. gun industry operates under strict regulations, and deliberately designing guns to appeal to criminals would be unethical and illegal.
Marketing claims are unfounded: Mexico alleges that U.S. gun manufacturers' marketing promises buyers a "Tactical military experience" for civilians, encouraging illegal use.
Criminals, not manufacturers, are to blame for gun violence in Mexico.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court should reject Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers.
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