Judge orders 30-day notice before any 'demolition' of Kennedy Center
The Trump administration must give a 30-day notice before demolishing the Kennedy Center or straying from its planned renovations for the building, the Obama-appointed federal judge overseeing the performing arts center court battle ordered.
TL;DR
- A federal judge mandated a 30-day notice period for any changes to the Kennedy Center's renovation plans, including 'demolition'.
- The order stems from challenges filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty and the DC Preservation League against the Trump administration's plans.
- These plans reportedly include adding President Trump's name to the building's facade.
- The judge denied a motion for an emergency hearing on the center's temporary closure but ordered a status report.
- The Kennedy Center's Executive Director previously notified the court of a seven-day closure for safety assessments due to structural deterioration.