Kennedy Center legal dispute over closure and renovation plans
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Kennedy Center, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, Rep. Joyce Beatty
Washington D.C., USA
June 19, 2026
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The Kennedy Center is planning to maintain operations after July 5 despite previous closure plans. A federal judge previously blocked a full two-year closure. Legal disputes continue regarding the removal of Donald Trump's name and the use of a tarp.
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