Billionaire George Soros is financially backing an anti-gun organization, Global Action on Gun Violence (GAGV), that is suing American gun manufacturers on behalf of foreign governments, particularly Mexico. This has raised concerns among gun rights advocates who view it as an infringement on U. S. sovereignty.
1. Financial Support: Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF) donated $300,000 to GAGV in 2023, supporting its legal efforts against American gun manufacturers. This donation constitutes a significant portion of GAGV's funding for the year.
2. Legal Strategy: GAGV has been pursuing lawsuits claiming that American gun companies are responsible for the flow of firearms to violent drug cartels in Mexico. This strategy aims to exert international pressure on the gun industry.
3. Political Response: Republican Representative Claudia Tenney has criticized Soros’s funding as a "foreign-led attack" on U. S. gun companies and sovereignty. Despite opposition, GAGV continues its lawsuits, asserting that the U. S. gun manufacturers should be held accountable for gun violence.
4. Court Rulings: GAGV has been involved in high-profile cases, including a lawsuit against Smith & Wesson. Although a U. S. Court of Appeals initially ruled in favor of Mexico, the Supreme Court later sided against the Mexican government, which hasn’t deterred GAGV from continuing its litigation efforts.
5. International Actions: GAGV has also registered as a foreign agent in other nations, including the Bahamas, to address gun violence and trafficking issues. Their legal approach involves filing lawsuits in countries where gun ownership rights differ from those in the U. S.
6. Political Advocacy: In 2024, GAGV representatives engaged with the Biden administration and other political figures to discuss gun policies and promote their legal initiatives.
The funding from George Soros to GAGV has sparked a significant debate over the accountability of U. S. gun manufacturers and the extent to which foreign governments should influence legal actions against them. Advocates of gun rights argue that these lawsuits undermine American laws and sovereignty while GAGV maintains that their actions are vital for addressing gun violence.
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