Before the Court in Smith & Wesson v. Mexico
The Justices Weigh in on Gun Manufacturer Liability
At 10:05 a.m. on March 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 23-1141, Smith & Wesson v. United Mexican States. At 11:37 a.m., arguments were concluded, and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Noel Francisco, counsel of record for Smith & Wesson et al., and Catherine Stetson, counsel of record for the United Mexican States. Questions were presented from the nine Supreme Court justices.