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Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations
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Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Halts Renovations

Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Halts Renovations

A U.S. District Judge, Christopher Cooper, has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and halted planned renovations. The judge ruled that the Kennedy Center's board of trustees acted illegally by voting to add Trump's name to the building. The decision also blocks the center from closing for a two-year renovation, which was set to begin on July 4, 2026. President Trump criticized the ruling, arguing that the renovations were necessary due to the center's structural issues. He announced plans to transfer control of the Kennedy Center to Congress, allowing them to decide its future. The ruling came after a lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, which cited a 1964 federal law establishing the center's name as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Closure and Orders Removal of Trump's Name

Federal Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Closure and Orders Removal of Trump's Name

A federal judge has issued a ruling preventing the temporary closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations and has ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the institution. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled in favor of Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, who challenged the board's decision to rename the center and close it for two years. The judge stated that the Kennedy Center's name, originally designated by Congress to honor President John F. Kennedy, cannot be changed without congressional approval. The ruling mandates the removal of Trump's name from all signage and materials within 14 days.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Citing Legal Violations

Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Citing Legal Violations

A federal judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that the venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper directed the Trump administration to eliminate all references to a 'Trump Kennedy Center' from official materials within 14 days. The decision was made in response to a lawsuit filed by Democratic U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty, who argued that the renaming violated the Kennedy Center's organic statute, which mandates that the center be named for President Kennedy.
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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Halts Closure Plans

Federal Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Halts Closure Plans

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and plans to close the venue for renovations have been halted. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper found that the board's decision to rename the center and shut it down for renovations was unlawful. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty, arguing that the renaming violated the center's designation as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The judge ordered the removal of Trump's name from the building and all official materials within two weeks. President Trump expressed his frustration with the decision, stating that he would transfer control of the center to Congress.
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Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure

Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure

A federal judge has ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and blocked plans to close the venue for renovations. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the board's decision to rename the center was unlawful, as it violated the center's designation as a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The judge also found that the board did not adequately consider its statutory obligations before deciding to close the center. President Trump criticized the ruling and announced plans to transfer control of the center to Congress.
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Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Closure and Renaming Amid Legal Dispute

Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Closure and Renaming Amid Legal Dispute

A federal judge in Washington has issued a permanent injunction preventing the Kennedy Center board from closing the performing arts venue and renaming it after President Trump. The decision follows a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty, who argued that the board breached its fiduciary duties with the planned two-year closure and renaming. The judge ruled that the center must remain named after President John F. Kennedy and ordered the removal of any signage indicating otherwise. This ruling is part of a broader legal challenge against President Trump's efforts to reshape Washington's historic landmarks.
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US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON, May 29 (Reuters) - A judge on Friday ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling that the iconic Washington venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. U.S.
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Judge Rules Against Adding Trump's Name to Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure

Judge Rules Against Adding Trump's Name to Kennedy Center, Blocks Closure

US District Judge Casey Cooper has ruled that the Kennedy Center cannot be renamed for President Donald Trump, blocking the board's decision to close the center for renovations. The judge emphasized that the center's name, established by Congress, is to honor President John F. Kennedy, and only Congress can authorize a name change. The ruling requires the removal of Trump's name from all signage and digital references within two weeks. The decision follows a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty, who argued that the board failed to consider its statutory obligations in planning the closure. The center can proceed with renovations but must maintain some programming as required by law.
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The Latest: Trump met with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

The Latest: Trump met with aides for a ‘final determination’ on Iran deal

President Donald Trump has held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward on a deal to extend a ceasefire with Iran
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US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

US judge tosses Trump administration's challenge to Boston's 'sanctuary' immigration law

By Nate Raymond BOSTON, May 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge threw out a lawsuit that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration filed challenging a Boston ordinance that restricts police cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Boston-based U.S.
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Judge blocks Trump's $1.8B program that critics call a 'slush fund'

Judge blocks Trump's $1.8B program that critics call a 'slush fund'

A judge temporarily blocked Trump's $1.8B fund to compensate people investigated by the Justice Department, which critics have called a slush fund.