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September 18, 2026
US Institute of Peace Seeks Court Order to Block Trump's Name Carving Amid Legal Disputes
- The US Institute of Peace filed an emergency motion in federal court to block the carving of Trump's name into their building, claiming it would alter the building's design and message.
- Ousted board members argue that the name carving would cause irreparable harm to the Institute's mission and identity as a nonprofit.
- The motion follows Trump's previous renaming of the building and ongoing legal battles regarding the agency's status and funding.
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- Urgent motion filed to stop carving of Trump’s name into US Institute of Peace buildingSep 18, 2026 at 12:56 AM · Politico
- Former Institute of Peace Workers Warn Trump May Push to Engrave Name on BuildingSep 18, 2026 at 1:26 AM · NYT
- Judge asked to prevent Trump from carving his name on yet another historic Washington buildingSep 18, 2026 at 1:37 AM · Independent
- US Institute of Peace asks court to block Trump from carving his name into the buildingSep 18, 2026 at 1:54 AM · CNN