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June 20, 2026
Kennedy Center Weighs Options Amid Court Order to Remain Open
- The Kennedy Center's board will meet in mid-July to determine its programming options after a court ruling blocked a full closure.
- U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the center to remain open while requiring updates on its renovation plans and public access.
- The Trump administration has removed his name from the center's signage, complying with the court's order after a lawsuit from Rep. Joyce Beatty.
2 Sources
- ‘A Literal Coverup’: What Is the Kennedy Center Hiding Behind Those Tarps?Jun 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM · NYT
- Kennedy Center says it's still weighing whether to carry out a "partial closure"Jun 20, 2026 at 1:45 AM · CBS News