New York City’s comptroller filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging a U.S. court not to dismiss a class-action suit filed by Holocaust survivors against French banks. Alan Hevesi’s move Monday came as the World Jewish Congress criticized the banks for not following through on a promise to contribute money to an international fund for needy Holocaust victims.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
