A recent judicial ruling has allowed the city of Gary, Indiana, to continue its longstanding lawsuit against gun manufacturers despite a new state law that seeks to prevent such lawsuits. The Indiana law, passed by the GOP supermajority, was deemed constitutional but could not be applied retroactively, according to the judge's decision. The judge noted that applying the law retroactively would "violate years of vested rights and constitutional guarantees" and result in "manifest injustice." This ruling highlights ongoing legal battles over gun manufacturer accountability, amid a backdrop of increasing gun permit applications in New York City and New Jersey following a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court ruling struck down a century-old New York law restricting concealed gun carry, which has led to a surge in applications in regions with previously strict regulations.