Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
A federal judge is questioning the Trump administration's plan to close the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations. During a court hearing, Judge Christopher Cooper raised concerns about the lack of research supporting the closure and the potential financial implications. Another hearing is scheduled to address further questions regarding the impact of the closure on public access to the center.
- ▪Judge Christopher Cooper questioned the necessity of closing the Kennedy Center entirely for renovations.
- ▪He asked the government's attorney for an analysis of the costs associated with the closure, including loss of revenue.
- ▪Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawsuit against the administration includes concerns about the center's name change and potential public access issues.
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A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit that could decide whether Washington’s Kennedy Center closes in July for renovations questioned the Trump administration’s plans for the storied performing arts venue, asking Tuesday why the center needed to be closed entirely and whether the administration had done the research to back that decision. The hearing Tuesday was the first of two back-to-back court hearings on lawsuits over changes at the Kennedy Center. It ended with U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper taking no action after firing questions at plaintiff and defense attorneys alike, making it difficult to predict how he might rule.
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