Trump administration can replace slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court rules
Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can replace the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia. The court said the lower court did not have the authority to order the National Parks Service to restore the original panels that honor enslaved people held by President George Washington.Key Facts
- The Trump administration removed an outdoor slavery memorial at the President's House site in January.
- The memorial honored nine enslaved Africans who lived there with President George Washington.
- A lower court ordered the National Parks Service to restore the removed panels.
- The appeals court overturned this order, saying the lower court lacked jurisdiction over the case.
- The National Parks Service proposed new panels with updated historical context in April.
- The new panels highlight important events at the President’s House and nearby historical sites.
- The city of Philadelphia fought against the removal of the exhibit.
- The story is ongoing and subject to updates.
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