NewzA federal judge ruled on Tuesday that the Kennedy Center's latest attempt to place President Trump's name on the performing arts center violated a previous judicial order blocking the facility's renaming. The decision halts the board's ongoing efforts regarding the building's moniker.
The ruling was issued just as the Kennedy Center's board, which currently consists of Trump loyalists, prepared to weigh shutting down the institution. According to reports, the potential closure stems from the inability to attach the president's name to the building.
The legal dispute centers on the naming rights and governance of the national cultural center. The judge reiterated that any transformation of the center into a presidential memorial requires explicit approval from Congress.
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