Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes

posted by Kristi Wachter on October 13, 2026

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The Kennedy Center's Trump-aligned board, chaired by the president, voted to close the center after U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump's name to the building.

PBS News Matthew Daly September 17, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President Donald Trump has threatened.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said his ruling would "avoid any confusion on that score given more recent events," including the sudden closure of the building to the public on Wednesday.

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posted by Kristi Wachter on October 13, 2026

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