A federal judge in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday preventing former President Donald Trump from proceeding with plans to demolish the historic Kennedy Center, citing violations of the National Historic Preservation Act. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by preservation groups who argue that the proposed demolition would erase a landmark of national cultural significance. In a separate development, two civil rights organizations have filed federal lawsuits alleging that the Trump campaign engaged in coordinated voter intimidation tactics during the 2024 election cycle. The suits claim illegal use of threatening language and misinformation aimed at suppressing turnout among minority voters. Both cases are expected to proceed to trial later this year.
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