Federal Judge Rules Kennedy Center Board Violated Law by Adding Trump's Name to Venue
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Althea Legaspi
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Summary
A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center board violated federal law when it added President Donald Trump's name to the performing arts venue. The judge stated that Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name and only Congress can change it. The ruling also blocked the institution from temporarily closing for summer renovations.
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'Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it.'
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