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California Passes Law to Help Holocaust Survivors Recover Nazi-Looted Art, Challenging 9th Circuit

Sep 17, 2024, 12:19 AM

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation in California to help Holocaust survivors recover art stolen by the Nazis or through other political persecutions. This new law aims to rectify historical injustices and provides a legal framework for the return of looted art. The legislation has been described by Newsom as a 'moral and legal imperative' and is seen as an important step in addressing the trauma experienced by Holocaust survivors and their families. The law also revives a Jewish family's claim to Nazi-looted art, challenging a previous decision by the 9th Circuit.