The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) today welcomed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision reversing an earlier ruling striking down as unconstitutional a California law allowing for the return of Armenian Genocide-era insurance claims, ANCA reported.

“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. 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,” said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. 

“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,” he added.