Trump Name Ripped From Kennedy Center Facade After Failed Legal Battles; Judge Cites Need for Congressional Act

The board’s attempts to block the enforcement of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s ruling, including seeking stays pending appeal and administrative stays, were ultimately unsuccessful. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals denied their emergency motion for a pause. Judge Cooper’s opinion emphasized that modifications to the Kennedy Center’s name require an act of Congress. President Trump publicly criticized Judge Cooper’s decision on social media, referencing ties of Cooper’s wife to the Department of Justice during the Obama administration.