Supreme Court Reviews Holocaust Survivors' Claims Against Hungary

The U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating a case involving Holocaust survivors seeking to sue Hungary for property stolen during World War II, with the legal battle spanning nearly 15 years. The central issue is whether the survivors can overcome Hungary's sovereign immunity by invoking a legal exception related to expropriated property. During the hearings, justices expressed skepticism about the implications of allowing such lawsuits, fearing it could provoke reciprocal claims against the U.S. from foreign nations. The survivors argue that Hungary's funds, acquired from liquidated assets, were commingled with other assets and are now present in the U.S., justifying their lawsuit. However, attorneys for Hungary argue against the commingling theory, citing potential consequences for U.S. foreign policy and legal precedent. A decision is anticipated next year, which could significantly affect future claims involving foreign governments and expropriated property.