Preservationists sue Trump to stop Kennedy Center renovation
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A group of preservationists and architects are suing the Trump administration to stop the renovation of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing concerns that the project could radically alter or even demolish the historic building. The lawsuit seeks to require the administration to comply with historic preservation laws and obtain permission from Congress before proceeding with the renovation.
A group of eight associations filed a lawsuit to halt the Trump administration's renovation of the John F. Kennedy Center. The renovation was announced last month and is expected to close the arts venue for about two years. The group claims the administration has already altered the building's design without approval. They are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop any destruction or significant redesign. The lawsuit argues that the Kennedy Center is a national cultural monument that must be protected. The outcome of the case could set a precedent for how historic civic buildings are treated under the administration.
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