OSAKA – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a case calling for the removal of a “comfort women” statue in California, ending a three-year legal challenge brought by U.S. plaintiffs supported by the Japanese government.
The court’s decision not to review the case was applauded by U.S. politicians involved with the issue and civil rights groups.
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