- Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has requested an emergency court hearing after Donald Trump abruptly closed the Kennedy Center.
- Lawyers allege that the sudden closure and erection of barricades may violate a federal court order blocking attempts to rename or close the landmark building.
- Campaigners and lawmakers said the venue could be demolished, citing the Trump administration's earlier clearance of the White House East Wing.
- The Kennedy Center spokesperson said the venue was temporarily closed for seven days because of urgent safety concerns and infrastructure failures.
- Federal Judge Christopher R. Cooper has ordered the Kennedy Center management to respond to the legal request by Thursday morning.
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