Senator Ted Cruz leads a coalition challenging Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers in the Supreme Court, setting the stage for a landmark decision on American sovereignty and Second Amendment rights.
At a Glance
- Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit targets U.S. gun manufacturers, blaming them for cartel violence
- Sen. Ted Cruz and 28 state attorneys general argue the lawsuit violates U.S. sovereignty and the Second Amendment
- The case was initially dismissed but later upheld by the First Circuit Court of Appeals
- The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, with oral arguments scheduled for February
- Cruz and GOP lawmakers filed an amicus brief supporting U.S. gun manufacturers
Cruz Leads Charge Against Mexico’s Legal Assault
In a bold move to protect American constitutional rights and sovereignty, Senator Ted Cruz is spearheading an effort to challenge Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers in the Supreme Court. The $10 billion lawsuit, filed by the Mexican government, accuses these manufacturers of contributing to cartel violence by circumventing American legislation, particularly the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
The case has united a large group of U.S. lawmakers who view it as a direct threat to American sovereignty and constitutional rights. Cruz, along with a coalition of 28 state attorneys general, argues that the PLCAA protects gun manufacturers from liability for crimes committed with their products.
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Sen. Ted Cruz is leading a bipartisan effort urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold American sovereignty in a $10 billion lawsuit from Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers, claiming they are responsible for cartel violence. The case has seen multiple…— The America One News (@am1_news) December 6, 2024
Legal Journey to the Supreme Court
The lawsuit’s path to the Supreme Court has been complex. Initially, U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor dismissed the case against six of eight companies, citing a lack of evidence connecting their operations to cartel violence. However, Mexico appealed to the First Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled in its favor, setting the stage for the Supreme Court showdown.
“Mexico’s arguments in this lawsuit don’t hold water, which is why the suit was thrown out in the district court. In sum, what the government of Mexico is trying to do is impose its own interpretation of American law on American businesses. This demonstrates a disregard for our Constitution and in particular, our Second Amendment. They’re also ignoring the fact that Congress has exercised its authority by passing the law in question here, the … PLCAA, and the fact that the United States is a sovereign nation,” argued Cruz.
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case, officially known as Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, has galvanized support from Republican lawmakers. Several senators and representatives, including Marsha Blackburn, Mike Braun, and Darrell Issa, have joined Cruz in filing an amicus brief supporting the U.S. gun manufacturers.
Constitutional Concerns and Sovereignty
Cruz and his allies argue that Mexico’s lawsuit represents an unprecedented attempt to bypass Congress and the Executive branch, undermining American sovereignty. They emphasize that the Second Amendment is fundamental to American liberty and that allowing a foreign government to impose costs on U.S. gun manufacturers would bankrupt them and set a dangerous precedent.
“This is a landmark legal question and weighs whether to allow foreign governments to violate American sovereignty, bankrupt our firearms industry with lawfare, and undermine our Second Amendment rights. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to our constitutional freedoms. Our cause will prevail,” said Representative Darrell Issa, R-California.
With oral arguments scheduled for February, the Supreme Court’s decision will have far-reaching implications for international law, gun rights, and the sovereignty of U.S. legal standards.
