Court blocks a second attempt to put Trump's name on the Center
Reporting and findings
- reported
Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the board's August plan to add Trump inscriptions to the facade and rename the plaza, ruling that memorials at the Center require congressional authorization. The Justice Department appealed.
- Associated Press: Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump's name on the building or groundsSeptember 15 ruling report and subsequent appeal report
- Associated Press: Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to buildingSeptember 15 ruling report and subsequent appeal report
Summary and current status
Emergency relief granted; Justice Department appealed
People and organizations
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsMemorial governed by the order
- Donald J. TrumpProposed honoree and board chair
- Dana Blumberg KraftTrustee while the board pursued recognition