Overview
- Rep. Joyce Beatty filed for an emergency injunction asking a federal judge to block layoffs, performance cancellations, and any demolition or construction beyond routine maintenance at the Trump Kennedy Center.
- Her motion also seeks a court order compelling production of renovation plans and related documents she says have not been provided to the board.
- Beatty is requesting a restraining order guaranteeing her access to a March 16 trustees’ meeting where the closure and renovation plan is expected to be considered.
- President Trump announced a two-year closure starting in July for a major refurbishment, subject to board approval, after overhauling leadership and rebranding the facility.
- The case is before U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, the White House is defending the planned overhaul, and the Justice Department has been asked for comment.