Judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before major physical changes
Ruling comes amid potential demolition threatened by Donald Trump A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump ’s administration to give at least 30 days’ notice before moving to demolish the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after the US president warned that it could be “ripped down”. US district judge Christopher Cooper issued the order on Thursday after lawyers for Democratic…
A federal judge issued an order on Sept 17 requiring US President Donald Trump's administration to provide a minimum of 30 days notice before any actions to demolish the Kennedy Centre. This decision came after Trump suggested the landmark venue could be torn down if his plans for the site were not followed. The order was issued by US District Judge Christopher Cooper, following new evidence submitted by lawyers representing Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who is suing to keep the venue open.
Beatty argues that the closure of the venue is a setup for indefinite shutdown and eventual demolition.
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