Posted on 02/06/2022 2:03:20 PM PST by rellimpank
More than a dozen US states have sided with the Mexican government in its lawsuit against US gun manufacturers where it accuses them of being liable for a rise in gun violence in the nation.
A coalition of 14 attorneys general, from 13 Democratic states and Washington DC, filed a brief with the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts this week arguing that gunmakers are not shielded from responsibility over where their firearms wind up.
Last August, the Mexican government sued some of America’s biggest gunmakers including Smith & Wesson and Glock claiming they were knowingly contributing to the illegal trafficking of firearms to drug cartels and other criminals in Mexico.
The gun manufacturers pushed back and sought to dismiss the case in November, arguing that they are protected from liability under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
The Mexican government argued that the law does not apply as the crimes in question are being carried out in Mexico and not in the US.
The US state attorneys general sided with Mexico this week, arguing that the PLCAA does not shield gun manufacturers and dealers from state’s consumer laws governing the marketing and sale of firearms.
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The original 13 colonies?
Yeah. Blue states. What a surprise.
Extradite Holder to Mexico.
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That means 37 states didn’t.
“The states—Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawai‘i, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Oregon”
Well good. Next let’s sue. The Democrat party for fast and furious. Should be a slam dunk if they can hold these gun makers at fault.
Thank you for listing them.
I’m surprised the Colorado commies haven’t signed up.....yet.
"A coalition of 14 attorneys general, from 13 Democratic states and Washington DC..."
Surprise, surprise.
Can he be subpoenaed?
What about the other 44?
I’m surprised Wisconsin isn’t on this list. However, all the surrounding states (Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan) are on the list.
Seems like there may be a comprise in this situation.
USA will help stop firearms being transferred/sent to
Mexico if Mexico will help stop/control the Illegals
entering the USA thru their nation.
Let me guess: The lawsuit by Texas about the election was thrown out due to lack of standing, but this lawsuit will proceed.
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Our Founding Fathers would have a quick solution for these states...
Communism reigns supreme throughout the country... This list just includes the communist states that have declared their open support for their communist masters...
There are several other states that would like to join with them, but cannot openly support them on the issue of guns...
However, they do through most of their actions and policies...
PA, WI, AK, WA, CO, NC, MI, & MN are a few examples of the sneaky communist fellow travelers...
Okay then hammer the border shut, solving mejico and our problem too!!!
Okay then hammer the border shut, solving mejico and our problem too!!!
Most disappointing to see New Mexico on the list. Too many art fags and hippies these days.
Hey MEXICO! Don’t like our guns slipping across the border, BUILD YOUR OWN FENCE!
Now where are the Cartels getting their South Korean hand grenades?
Note: In the past, with all the captured guns in Mexico, ONLY those manufactured in the US are the ones Mexico complained about. Many other full auto firearms came from somewhere else that they don’t talk about.
Sure they are. Their products are sold to people who pass backround checks. Where they go from there is beyond their control.
No gun manufacturer traffic guns over the border, but Eric Holder did.
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