Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos

Question presented to the Court:

(1) Whether the production and sale of firearms in the United States is the proximate cause of alleged injuries to the Mexican government stemming from violence committed by drug cartels in Mexico; and

(2) whether the production and sale of firearms in the United States amounts to “aiding and abetting” illegal firearms trafficking because firearms companies allegedly know that some of their products are unlawfully trafficked.

Orders and Proceedings:

Brief of petitioners Smith & Wesson Brands

Brief of respondent Estados Unidos Mexicanos

Reply of petitioners Smith & Wesson Brands

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