Document Type
Amicus Brief
Publication Date
10-29-2020
Case Name
Republic of Hungary v. Simon (No. 18‑1447)
Abstract
This amicus curiae brief was submitted on behalf of victims of the Hungarian Holocaust in support of petitioners in case No. 18-1447 before the United States Supreme Court. The brief addresses questions of international law, sovereign immunity, and the rights of Holocaust survivors seeking restitution and legal accountability. It provides historical context and legal arguments relevant to holding foreign states accountable for atrocities committed during World War II.
Recommended Citation
Weisberg, Richard H., "Brief of Victims of the Hungarian Holocaust Amici Curiae in Support of Respondents" (2020). Amicus Briefs. 42.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/faculty-briefs/42
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Comments
Filed in the U.S. Supreme Court, this brief was submitted in support of petitioners pursuing justice for Holocaust-era crimes committed against Hungarian Jews. It presents historical documentation and legal arguments to advocate for the rights of survivors.