DOJ appeals Kennedy Center ruling ahead of deadline to remove Trump’s name
Summary
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has appealed a court order that required the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. A judge had ruled that the president's effort to rename and close the center for renovations was illegal and set a 14-day deadline to remove all references to Trump's name.Key Facts
- A federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center within 14 days.
- The judge ruled that the attempt to rename and close the Kennedy Center for renovations was illegal.
- The names "Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" and "Trump Kennedy Center" were to be removed from the building, grounds, and website.
- The Department of Justice filed an appeal against this ruling less than a day before the deadline.
- The Kennedy Center is officially known as the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
- The story is ongoing, with updates expected as the legal process continues.
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