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Republican Attorneys General Back Gun Makers in New York Lawsuits

3/31/2026

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Two dozen Republican state attorneys general, led by Montana's Austin Knudsen, filed amicus briefs supporting gun manufacturers against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
They argue New York's efforts to hold gun makers liable violate the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
The Buffalo and Rochester lawsuits could set a dangerous precedent for other states.
The Supreme Court may intervene due to conflicting lower-court interpretations of the PLCAA.

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Two dozen Republican state attorneys general, led by Montana's Austin Knudsen, filed amicus briefs supporting gun manufacturers against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
They argue New York's efforts to hold gun makers liable violate the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
The Buffalo and Rochester lawsuits could set a dangerous precedent for other states.
The Supreme Court may intervene due to conflicting lower-court interpretations of the PLCAA.