What are the Nuremberg Laws?

The Nuremberg Laws were passed in Nazi Germany in September 1935 which withdrew citizenship from Jews and imposed other limitations on their rights and freedom. The laws also specified that German citizens must support the state and that citizenship was granted via a certificate.

What amendments were made to the Nuremberg Laws?

A key amendment to the Nuremberg Laws in Nazi Germany was who exactly was identified as a Jew by the state. People of Jewish heritage were categorised as Jews or 'Mischlinge' ("crossbreads") depending on how many of their parents and grandparents were Jewish.

Nuremberg Laws

Definition

The Nuremberg Laws of September 1935 were a set of racial laws which set out a number of restrictions on Jewish people such as depriving them of the right to German citizenship and right to marry non-Jews. Amendments to the laws then defined who exactly was to be identified as a Jew in Nazi Germany.

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Timeline

15 Sep 1935
The Nuremberg Laws, which severely restrict the rights of Jews, are created in Nazi Germany.
Nov 1935
An amendment to the Nuremberg Laws identifies just who is and who is not considered a Jew in Nazi Germany.