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Judge Bars Two-Year Kennedy Center Shutdown, Removes Trump Name

6/20/2026

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Judge Christopher Cooper ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center and barred a two-year shutdown.
Kennedy Center officials will vote in mid-July on closure options while keeping limited programming.
Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawyers say the center has not complied, noting the tarp and no steps to resume performances.
The Justice Department requested more time to respond and a joint status report after the board meeting.

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Judge Christopher Cooper ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center and barred a two-year shutdown.
Kennedy Center officials will vote in mid-July on closure options while keeping limited programming.
Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawyers say the center has not complied, noting the tarp and no steps to resume performances.
The Justice Department requested more time to respond and a joint status report after the board meeting.