Judge says government must give 30 days' notice before demolishing Kennedy Center
A federal judge ruled that the government must provide 30 days' notice before demolishing the Kennedy Center. The decision follows a request for an emergency hearing by Representative Joyce Beatty regarding the center's closure for renovations. Judge Christopher Cooper declined the hearing request but established the notice requirement for the performing arts center.
A federal judge on Thursday declined Rep. Joyce Beatty’s (D-Ohio) request for an emergency hearing to review the Kennedy Center board’s latest vote to close the building for renovations. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper will, however, require the government to provide at least 30 days' notice if it intends to demolish the performing arts center in the nation’s...
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