Washington, D.C. – A federal judge issued an injunction on Thursday halting the Kennedy Center’s plan to restore former President Donald J. Trump’s name to its main performance hall. The decision came after a lawsuit filed by a coalition of artists and civil‑rights groups who argued that the naming violated the Center’s non‑partisan mission and could be seen as an endorsement of a political figure with a controversial legacy. The judge ruled that the Center must conduct a thorough public hearing and provide a detailed justification before any renaming can proceed. The Kennedy Center’s board announced it would comply with the order while reviewing its naming policies.
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