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Third Circuit Blocks Trump’s Changes to Philadelphia Exhibit

4/11/2026

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration cannot modify the President’s House site in Philadelphia while appealing a lower court's injunction.
This order preserves the status quo following the removal of a slavery exhibit.
Civil rights lawyer Michael Coard criticized the new exhibit panels for minimizing the experiences of enslaved individuals.
The Department of the Interior defended the changes, claiming a commitment to a comprehensive historical narrative.
Oral arguments in the ongoing legal proceedings are scheduled for June 2.

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The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Trump administration cannot modify the President’s House site in Philadelphia while appealing a lower court's injunction.
This order preserves the status quo following the removal of a slavery exhibit.
Civil rights lawyer Michael Coard criticized the new exhibit panels for minimizing the experiences of enslaved individuals.
The Department of the Interior defended the changes, claiming a commitment to a comprehensive historical narrative.
Oral arguments in the ongoing legal proceedings are scheduled for June 2.