Judge questions Trump's plan to close the Kennedy Center for 2 years
A federal judge expressed skepticism about the Trump administration's plan to close the Kennedy Center for two years, questioning the lack of cost analysis and why phased renovations weren't considered. The judge held a hearing on a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty, who challenges the closure and leadership changes at the center. No ruling was made, with another hearing scheduled to address further concerns. The judge also questioned the legality of the center's name change and whether public access would be maintained during renovations.
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WASHINGTON — A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit that could decide whether Washington’s Kennedy Center closes in July for renovations questioned the Trump administration’s plans for the storied performing arts venue, asking Tuesday why the center needed to be closed entirely and whether the administration had done the research to back that decision. The hearing Tuesday was the first of two back-to-back court hearings on lawsuits over changes at the Kennedy Center. It ended with U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper taking no action after firing questions at plaintiff and defense attorneys alike, making it difficult to predict how he might rule.
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