Politics● LowSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 7:20 PM
New laws unleash legal battle in the US over art looted by the Nazis
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Heirs of Holocaust victims sue museums in California for paintings looted by the Nazis. Recent laws strengthen their claims. Museums defend the legitimacy of their titles, while families seek justice for works seized during World War II.
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