New York State Attorney General Letitia James is the subject of a lawsuit following her decision to implement a state public nuisance statute that allows gun makers and distributors to be sued if their products are used in crimes by third parties. 

CNN reported more than a dozen gun stakeholders, including Beretta, Glock and Smith & Wesson, are suing James, saying the state law violates the Constitution and seeks to “replace the will of Congress and impede lawful commerce outside of New York’s borders.” 

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In an interview on The View, James said she opted to follow in the footsteps of California Governor Gavin Newsom, who just enacted a similar law, because “gun manufacturers and gun distributors in this country are immunized.” She added there is no accountability whatsoever and they are the only protected industry in the country. 

“Given the carnage, and the fact that this is the ninth anniversary of [the] Sandy Hook [shooting], I am sick and tired of prayers and individuals whose hearts go out to all of those who have lost lives. We can do something about it. And what we need to do is hold these manufacturers and these gun distributors liable,” James said. 

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While the plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop James and the state of New York from enforcing the law, the attorney general has made clear she will “aggressively” defend it and will not back down, CNN reported.