Supreme Court turns away challenge to New York firearms liability law

Andreea Neblea

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a challenge to a New York law that sets out a legal pathway to hold gunmakers accountable for harm caused by their weapons. The court’s decision not to intervene means the 2021 law remains in effect. It allows for various legal claims against gun manufacturers under state law, including alleged conduct that endangers the public health of New Yorkers. The law, which was immediately challenged in court after being enacted, was written specifically