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Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30-day notice before any demolition or major changes

Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30-day notice before any demolition or major changes
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A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolition, following President Donald Trump’s remarks that the Washington performing arts venue could be “ripped down.”

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper issued the ruling after the center’s sudden closure on Wednesday, which officials attributed to “acute risks to public safety” from structural deterioration, including a partial ceiling collapse and roof terrace canopy issues. The closure came a day after the center’s board, composed of Trump loyalists, voted to shut the facility for renovations.

Trump said on Wednesday that without recognition for his administration’s efforts to restore the building, “it’s going to close. It’ll end up being ripped down.” The comments followed a court filing by Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex officio board member, which included an AFP photograph showing Trump aboard Air Force One examining a placard depicting the Kennedy Center being demolished.

Cooper denied Beatty’s request for an emergency hearing but mandated the notice requirement to “avoid any confusion” amid the legal dispute. The judge had previously blocked attempts to add Trump’s name to the building without congressional approval. The center’s executive director, Matt Floca, said the closure would last at least seven days to assess safety risks, with possible extensions.

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Streit um Umbenennung geht weiter: Richter verbietet Trump schnelle Baumaßnahmen am Kennedy Center US-Präsident Trump wollte der Kultureinrichtung seinen Namen geben. Als ihm das untersagt wurde, ließ er es schließen. Jetzt hat ein Bundesrichter eine neue Auflage erlassen.

tagesspiegel · about 2 hours ago

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The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days notice of any building changes

gdeltproject.org · about 2 hours ago

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US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trumps changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.

aljazeera · about 2 hours ago

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Dommer: Trump må varsle 30 dager før riving av Kennedy Center En føderal dommer påla torsdag president Donald Trumps administrasjon å gi minst 30 dagers varsel før eventuelle skritt…

aftenposten · about 3 hours ago

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Des photos AFP semblent montrer que Trump songe bien à détruire le Kennedy Center Furieux que la justice lempêche daccoler son nom à ce haut lieu culturel de Washington, le président américain serait prêt à le sacrifier si lon en croit des clichés pris le mercredi 16 septembre sur la base militaire du Maryland.

liberation · about 3 hours ago

Judge steps in as Kennedy Center demolition fears grow Trump officials must give 30 days written notice before making any changes to the Kennedy Center "including but not limited to any demolition" of the main building, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Why it matters: The ruling reinforces an earlier injunction blocking the Kennedy Center from closing for its planned renovation, after President Trump and administration officials raised the possibility of demolishing the building.The ruling allows the center to continue to make "emergency repairs" rather than halt them entirely.Driving the news: District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled Thursday that the defendants must file a "detailed status report, supported by a sworn declaration from a knowledgeable representative of the Kennedy Center, on the temporary closure and emergency repairs described" in the Kennedy Center boards most recent court filing, per a minute order published Thursday.Representatives for the White House and Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to Axios request for comment.Catch up quick: Trump said on social media Tuesday that the center was going to be closed.Shortly after, an announcement played over the centers loudspeakers telling attendees that it was closed. Legal counsel for the institution initially said someone had improperly triggered a fire alarm, causing the loudspeaker announcement.But when the plaintiffs staff attempted to enter Wednesday during regular operating hours, security denied them entry and said the building was closed for interior construction and safety reasons.The staff member said she later saw workers using forklifts to bring in additional construction-style gates and watched a forklift carrying permanent fencing repeatedly strike the buildings structural pillars.Context: Trump was recently pictured looking at a markup reading, "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED."He told reporters on Wednesday that the Kennedy Center had been bleeding money before he "got involved.""For the Trump administration, for me, to get involved and to take that on long term, and to carry it, or to raise money to carry it, I think that the Trump administration should certainly have recognition.""Because frankly, if we dont do that, its going to close. Itll end up being ripped down. Its in very, very bad shape. ... You see steel falling down. You see plaster falling off ceilings. ... Its been very badly maintained for 25 years."Zoom in: Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) has been in a legal battle with the administration since the centers board, made up of Trump appointees, began making changes, including adding the presidents name to the buildings facade.Judge Cooper has repeatedly blocked that move, determining that only Congress can change the buildings name and that even a small inscription would violate the legislation that christened the building.Trump subsequently announced that the center would close.State of play: Beattys legal team says it is unclear what construction is underway and has raised concerns that the center could undertake demolition or other work that would make public access impossible and circumvent the courts order.The previous injunction doesnt prevent the center from undertaking renovations and repairs without shutting down.But Beattys attorneys say, "the nature of the construction activities and any potential demolition are unclear. Given the unexplained and unlawful closure, it is possible Defendants intend to undertake immediate steps in order to make public access practically impossible for the foreseeable future," the filing reads.Go deeper: Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board votes to close buildingEditors note: This story has been updated with additional details throughout.

Judge steps in as Kennedy Center demolition fears grow Trump officials must give 30 days written notice before making any changes to the Kennedy Center "including but not limited to any demolition" of the main building, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Why it matters: The ruling reinforces an earlier injunction blocking the Kennedy Center from closing for its planned renovation, after President Trump and administration officials raised the possibility of demolishing the building.The ruling allows the center to continue to make "emergency repairs" rather than halt them entirely.Driving the news: District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled Thursday that the defendants must file a "detailed status report, supported by a sworn declaration from a knowledgeable representative of the Kennedy Center, on the temporary closure and emergency repairs described" in the Kennedy Center boards most recent court filing, per a minute order published Thursday.Representatives for the White House and Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to Axios request for comment.Catch up quick: Trump said on social media Tuesday that the center was going to be closed.Shortly after, an announcement played over the centers loudspeakers telling attendees that it was closed. Legal counsel for the institution initially said someone had improperly triggered a fire alarm, causing the loudspeaker announcement.But when the plaintiffs staff attempted to enter Wednesday during regular operating hours, security denied them entry and said the building was closed for interior construction and safety reasons.The staff member said she later saw workers using forklifts to bring in additional construction-style gates and watched a forklift carrying permanent fencing repeatedly strike the buildings structural pillars.Context: Trump was recently pictured looking at a markup reading, "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED."He told reporters on Wednesday that the Kennedy Center had been bleeding money before he "got involved.""For the Trump administration, for me, to get involved and to take that on long term, and to carry it, or to raise money to carry it, I think that the Trump administration should certainly have recognition.""Because frankly, if we dont do that, its going to close. Itll end up being ripped down. Its in very, very bad shape. ... You see steel falling down. You see plaster falling off ceilings. ... Its been very badly maintained for 25 years."Zoom in: Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) has been in a legal battle with the administration since the centers board, made up of Trump appointees, began making changes, including adding the presidents name to the buildings facade.Judge Cooper has repeatedly blocked that move, determining that only Congress can change the buildings name and that even a small inscription would violate the legislation that christened the building.Trump subsequently announced that the center would close.State of play: Beattys legal team says it is unclear what construction is underway and has raised concerns that the center could undertake demolition or other work that would make public access impossible and circumvent the courts order.The previous injunction doesnt prevent the center from undertaking renovations and repairs without shutting down.But Beattys attorneys say, "the nature of the construction activities and any potential demolition are unclear. Given the unexplained and unlawful closure, it is possible Defendants intend to undertake immediate steps in order to make public access practically impossible for the foreseeable future," the filing reads.Go deeper: Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board votes to close buildingEditors note: This story has been updated with additional details throughout.

axios · about 3 hours ago

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Judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days notice before making any major physical changes A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it as President…

japantoday · about 3 hours ago

Kennedy Center must give 30 days notice of demolition plans after Trump claimed it could be ripped down DOJ says the institution will close temporarily for repairs after the president publicly mentions its potential demolition

Kennedy Center must give 30 days notice of demolition plans after Trump claimed it could be ripped down DOJ says the institution will close temporarily for repairs after the president publicly mentions its potential demolition

independent · about 3 hours ago

An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washingtons Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. u.afp.com/SjR4

An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washingtons Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. u.afp.com/SjR4

bluesky_AFP English · about 3 hours ago

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Kennedy Center Washington geschlossen: Palast der Schande Wie US-Präsident Trump eine Kulturinstitution in der Hauptstadt Washington beschädigt, beschäftigt nun auch Gerichte. Die Chronik eines Niedergangs. mehr...

taz.de · about 3 hours ago

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Richter schaltet sich in Baumaßnahmen am Kennedy Center ein

orf.at · about 3 hours ago

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AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washingtons Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself. FRANCE 24s Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.

france24 · about 3 hours ago

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Fotos zeigen Trump wohl mit Bildern vom Abriss des Kennedy Centers Kann das sein? Ein Bild der renommierten Nachrichtenagentur AFP zeigt Trump mit einer übergroßen Darstellung von der Zerstörung des Kulturhauses. Er demoliert es bereits seit Langem.

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