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June 15, 2026
Supreme Court Upholds New York Law Holding Gunmakers Liable
- The Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to New York's 2021 firearms liability law.
- This law enables legal action against gunmakers for public health harms linked to their products.
- Gun manufacturers argue the law undermines a federal liability shield established in 2005.
4 Sources
- US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing suits against gun industryJun 15, 2026 at 1:54 PM · Reuters
- Supreme Court turns away challenge to New York firearms liability lawJun 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM · NBC
- US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to New York law allowing lawsuits against gun industryJun 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM · Reuters
- Supreme Court declines to hear gun industry challenge to NY lawJun 16, 2026 at 3:19 AM · The Hill