Supreme Court poised to deny Mexico's lawsuit against U.S. gun makers

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

41% : During oral arguments, both conservative and liberal justices seemed skeptical of the arguments made by Mexico that its claims could move forward despite a federal law intended to shield gun companies from liability.
38% : Seeking up to $10 billion in damages, the Mexican government accuses the companies of "aiding and abetting" violations of U.S. law, which means they are not protected by the federal immunity shield, called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCCA).
36% : Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently responded by saying her country would crack down on gun smuggling from the United States.
26% : Trump has announced new tariffs against Mexico that went into effect Tuesday, and his administration has designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups.

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