Judge orders Trump to give 30 days' notice before any 'demolition' at Kennedy Center
Summary
A US judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration to give 30 days' notice before making any demolition at the Kennedy Center. The judge also required a detailed report on the center's temporary closure for safety repairs, amid ongoing disputes over the center's condition and Trump's name on the building.Key Facts
- A federal judge, Christopher Cooper, requires 30 days' notice before any demolition at the Kennedy Center.
- The Kennedy Center was temporarily closed for emergency safety repairs lasting at least seven days.
- The board of trustees voted to close the Kennedy Center for two years to conduct repairs.
- President Trump said the closure was for safety reasons and warned the center could be torn down without repairs.
- Judge Cooper previously ordered the removal of Trump's name from the center in May.
- Congresswoman Joyce Beatty asked the judge to clarify that demolition is not allowed without proper consent.
- The Kennedy Center honors President John F. Kennedy and was established by Congress.
- Some critics believe congressional approval is needed for major changes and question the urgency of the repairs.
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