Rep. Issa, Sen. Cruz: Mexico’s Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers is an Affront to 2nd Amendment and American Sovereignty
Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Senator Ted Cruz (TX) have submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States supporting the request of American firearms manufacturers to have their case heard by the High Court in Mexico v. Smith & Wesson Brands Inc.
The suit, brought forth by the Mexican government, alleges that America’s largest firearms manufacturers and wholesalers are responsible for criminal gun trafficking impacting Mexico through the southern border. The Massachusetts District Court initially dismissed the case, noting its violation of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), but the dismissal was overturned by the 1st Circuit Court.
“The case brought by the Mexican government disregards American sovereignty by dismissing the clear reading of our sacred Second Amendment and blaming American private business for the crime and lawlessness we are seeing on both sides of Biden’s open borders. The Massachusetts District Court made the right call sidelining this case, and I’m proud to stand with Sen. Cruz in urging the Supreme Court to swiftly intervene,” said Rep. Issa.
Rep. Issa and Sen. Cruz were joined by a significant number of their colleagues, including House Members Mike Bost (IL-12), Andrew Clyde (GA-9), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Harriet Hageman, (WY-AL), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Kevin Hern (OK-01), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13), Mary Miller (IL-15), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Daniel Webster (FL-11), and Senators Marsha Blackburn, (TN), Mike Braun (IN), Ted Budd (NC), John Cornyn (TX), Kevin Cramer (ND), Steve Daines (MT), Lindsey Graham (SC), Mike Lee (UT). Roger Marshall (KS), Rick Scott (FL), John Thune (SD), and Thom Tillis (NC).
The amicus brief is also supported by Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) and National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
The text of the amicus brief can be found here.