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sl8

(13,745 posts)
Fri Sep 3, 2021, 01:05 PM Sep 2021

The PLCAA protects firearm manufacturers and dealers from many lawsuits.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) is a United States law that protects firearms manufacturers and dealers from many lawsuits.

Would a similar act, written to shield abortion providers, abbetors, et. al., from lawsuits, be an appropriate remedy to the new Texas abortion law?

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The PLCAA protects firearm manufacturers and dealers from many lawsuits. (Original Post) sl8 Sep 2021 OP
I don't know but... crud Sep 2021 #1
I think the federal law shielding them takes precedence over state laws. sl8 Sep 2021 #2
Even better, let private citizens sue other private citizens for gun ownership... Silent3 Sep 2021 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Sep 2021 #4

crud

(617 posts)
1. I don't know but...
Fri Sep 3, 2021, 01:36 PM
Sep 2021

Maybe blue states can pass a law so citizens can sue the gun companies thus skirting the 2nd amendment like Texas can skirt Row v Wade.

Silent3

(15,204 posts)
3. Even better, let private citizens sue other private citizens for gun ownership...
Fri Sep 3, 2021, 01:41 PM
Sep 2021

...or for not getting gun safety training. It makes just as much sense as the Texas law. Even a bit more sense, because I certainly have more at risk because of gun nuts than any anti-choicer has at risk because someone else gets and abortion.

I really would love to see some Democrats have the balls to actually pass a law like this, just to force the courts to address this absolutely insane concept of "standing" the Texas law creates.

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