Reclaiming

Sacramento, Calif. – A groundbreaking law has been enacted in California aiming to assist Holocaust survivors and their descendants in reclaiming artworks that were stolen by the Nazis during World War II. This legislative action provides a new avenue for justice for those who suffered unimaginable losses during the Holocaust, addressing longstanding claims against museums and galleries that currently hold these items. The law, which officially took effect earlier this month, extends the statute of limitations for filing claims on art looted during the Nazi era. Previously, victims faced numerous legal barriers, such as time-limited … Read more