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Two new lawsuits, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, by Jewish heirs or their representatives seek the return of artwork taken by the Nazis during World War II and now held by prominent museums. The suits are prompted by two new laws, one passed by California lawmakers in 2024 and the other signed […]

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