April 28, 2026

Federal judge hears lawsuit against Trump’s Kennedy Center changes

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., heard arguments in a lawsuit by Representative Joyce Beatty against the renaming and closure of the Kennedy Center.
Beatty claims the changes, including renaming it to the Trump-Kennedy Center, violate the center's mission as a memorial to President Kennedy.
The Trump administration argues that the renovations are necessary for the center's upkeep and safety, countering Beatty's claims of illegality.