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NINTH CIRCUIT COURT RULES CALIFORNIA LAW ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE-ERA CLAIMS CONSTITUTIONAL
AZG DAILY #230
14-12-2010
Court Reverses Earlier Decision that had Placed State and Local
Genocide Recognition Efforts at Risk
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomed the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeal's decision in the Movsesian v. Versicherung
case reversing an earlier ruling striking down as unconstitutional
a California law allowing for the return of Armenian Genocide-era
insurance claims. The Court reversed the August, 2009, ruling by a
2-1 margin.
"We applaud the Ninth Circuit court for reaffirming the right of U.S.
states to speak truthfully about the Armenian Genocide, and allowing
the descendants of Genocide-era victims and survivors to pursue their
rightful claims," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We are
particularly gratified that the Court found that the California statute
was a valid exercise of the state's power, and that there clearly is
not an established federal policy forbidding state references to the
Armenian Genocide."
"On behalf of all Armenian Americans and our friends in the
genocide-prevention movement, we want to share our special thanks
with those who skillfully led and actively supported this successful
appeal," added Hamparian.
The ANCA, along with the Armenian Bar Association, Zoryan Institute,
and the International Association of Genocide Scholars, filed an
Amici Curiae brief petitioning the court for a rehearing. They were
ably represented by attorneys David Balabanian, David Salmons, and
Erin Conroy from the Bingham McCutchen. Notably, last year, serving
in his capacity as California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, now the
Governor-Elect of California, submitted an Amicus Curiae brief on
behalf of the people of California in support of plaintiffs' property
claims emanating from the Armenian Genocide. Congressman Adam Schiff
(D-CA) and EarthRights International also filed their own separate
Amicus Curiae briefs in support of a rehearing.
To read the Ninth Circuit Court Decision, visit:
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2010/12/10/07-56722.pdf
From: A. Papazian
AZG DAILY #230
14-12-2010
Court Reverses Earlier Decision that had Placed State and Local
Genocide Recognition Efforts at Risk
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) welcomed the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeal's decision in the Movsesian v. Versicherung
case reversing an earlier ruling striking down as unconstitutional
a California law allowing for the return of Armenian Genocide-era
insurance claims. The Court reversed the August, 2009, ruling by a
2-1 margin.
"We applaud the Ninth Circuit court for reaffirming the right of U.S.
states to speak truthfully about the Armenian Genocide, and allowing
the descendants of Genocide-era victims and survivors to pursue their
rightful claims," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We are
particularly gratified that the Court found that the California statute
was a valid exercise of the state's power, and that there clearly is
not an established federal policy forbidding state references to the
Armenian Genocide."
"On behalf of all Armenian Americans and our friends in the
genocide-prevention movement, we want to share our special thanks
with those who skillfully led and actively supported this successful
appeal," added Hamparian.
The ANCA, along with the Armenian Bar Association, Zoryan Institute,
and the International Association of Genocide Scholars, filed an
Amici Curiae brief petitioning the court for a rehearing. They were
ably represented by attorneys David Balabanian, David Salmons, and
Erin Conroy from the Bingham McCutchen. Notably, last year, serving
in his capacity as California Attorney General, Jerry Brown, now the
Governor-Elect of California, submitted an Amicus Curiae brief on
behalf of the people of California in support of plaintiffs' property
claims emanating from the Armenian Genocide. Congressman Adam Schiff
(D-CA) and EarthRights International also filed their own separate
Amicus Curiae briefs in support of a rehearing.
To read the Ninth Circuit Court Decision, visit:
http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2010/12/10/07-56722.pdf
From: A. Papazian