Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure
Summary
A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center board broke the law by adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building without Congress’s approval. The judge also blocked the plan to close the center for major renovations, saying the board did not properly consider legal requirements.Key Facts
- The Kennedy Center board voted on March 16 to close the center for renovations and add President Trump’s name to the building.
- U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said only Congress can legally change the name of the Kennedy Center.
- The judge blocked the closure of the center for renovations, calling the board’s decision “ill-informed.”
- The Kennedy Center’s vice president of public relations said they plan to appeal the decision.
- President Trump secured $257 million for renovations, which the center says are urgently needed.
- Lawsuits challenged the renovation plans and the board’s authority, with some arguing the renovations could damage the historic building.
- Representative Joyce Beatty, a Kennedy Center board member, led one lawsuit opposing the renovation plan and won part of the case.
- President Trump appointed a new board and was named chairman, showing strong involvement in the center’s operations since returning to office.
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