The Supreme Court has denied certiorari in the case Deadria Farmer-Paellmann v. Smithsonian Institution, allowing the return of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria to proceed without further legal challenge.
Bruce Afran stated, "While we are disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision not to hear our case, we remain committed to challenging the Smithsonian's power to independently create its own art repatriation policy without public hearing or Congressional approval."
A spokesperson for the Smithsonian pointed out, "the plaintiffs-Restitution Study Group-lost the case in district court, the appeals court affirmed and the Supreme Court declined to hear the case," confirming that the matter is concluded.
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