"Our client makes a legal, constitutionally protected product that millions of Americans buy and use, and we are gratified that the Supreme Court agreed that we are not legally responsible for criminals misusing that product to hurt people, much less smuggling it to Mexico to be used by drug cartels," said Mr. Francisco, who served as solicitor general under President Trump during his first administration.
Supreme Court blocks Mexico's suit against U.S. gunmakers
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Mr. Francisco said it is “offensive” to suggest using a Spanish name connects a gun to a cartel.
Supreme Court considers Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers
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