Ted Cruz, GOP lawmakers urge SCOTUS to end ‘Mexico’s assault on our Second Amendment’
Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, along with other Republican Congress members, has taken a stand in support of U.S. gun manufacturers by filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold American sovereignty and the Second Amendment. The case in question, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos, originated from a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government in 2021. The Mexican government alleged that U.S. gun manufacturers such as Smith & Wesson and Ruger should be held accountable for gun violence carried out by cartels in Mexico, claiming that these companies were aware that their firearms were being trafficked into the country.
Senator Cruz spoke out against the lawsuit, stating, “I am leading this amicus brief to uphold American sovereignty and our Second Amendment. The lawsuit filed by Mexico seeks to trample on our Constitution.” He expressed his anticipation for the Supreme Court to put an end to Mexico’s efforts to erode American sovereignty and the Second Amendment, sending a clear message that American rights will not be infringed upon by any foreign entity.
Joining Senator Cruz in filing the amicus brief are several Senate members including Senators Marsha Blackburn, Mike Braun, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott. Additionally, Representatives Darrell Issa, Clay Higgins, Pete Sessions, and Claudia Tenney have also lent their support to the brief. Representative Issa emphasized the importance of standing up against the lawsuit, which he described as an attempt to undermine American sovereignty and the Second Amendment.
The amicus brief filed by Senator Cruz and his colleagues criticizes the lawsuit as an effort to misuse the power of the federal judiciary to bypass Congress and the Executive Branch. It argues that the lawsuit disregards the constitutional roles assigned to each branch of government and poses a threat to American sovereignty. The brief also highlights the fundamental nature of the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment, quoting a previous Supreme Court case that emphasized its importance in maintaining ordered liberty.
The Republican prosecutors who previously urged the Supreme Court to take up the case in May of this year highlighted the need to prevent foreign governments from using American courts to restrict the rights of American citizens. The high court has scheduled oral arguments for February 2025, following a successful appeal by Mexico with the support of Democrat-led states.
In conclusion, the amicus brief filed by Senator Cruz and his Republican colleagues underscores the importance of defending American sovereignty and the Second Amendment against foreign interference. It is a strong statement in support of U.S. gun manufacturers facing legal challenges from abroad and reaffirms the commitment to upholding constitutional freedoms.
