On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a New York law that allows for legal actions against gun manufacturers for harm caused by their products. This law, enacted in 2021, enables various claims under state law, including those related to public health risks. The law was designed to bypass the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which provides liability protection for gun manufacturers. Gun manufacturers, including Glock and Smith & Wesson, along with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, argued that the New York law exploits a loophole in the federal law. A federal judge and the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled against the gunmakers. New York Attorney General Letitia James supported the law, stating that the federal law allows for liability in certain circumstances involving third-party actions.
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Supreme Court declines to review New York firearms liability law
The Supreme Court has chosen not to review a New York law that permits lawsuits against gun manufacturers for harm caused by their firearms. The law, enacted in 2021, aims to hold gunmakers accountable and was challenged by several manufacturers but upheld by lower courts.
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Supreme Court turns away challenge to New York firearms liability law
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Supreme Court declines to review New York firearms liability law