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A federal judge has rejected a request for an emergency hearing over the Kennedy Center’s closure, citing the Trump administration’s position that the shutdown is temporary.
 
However, the judge also requested that the government give a 30-day notice before making any changes to renovation plans.
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  • September 17, 2026

Judge denies emergency hearing on Kennedy Center, orders 30-day notice before changes

A federal judge has rejected a request for an emergency hearing over the Kennedy Center’s closure, citing the Trump administration’s position that the shutdown is temporary. However, the judge also requested that the government give a 30-day notice before making any changes to renovation plans.

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