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Judge's Ruling on Kennedy Center
A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot demolish the Kennedy Center without providing a 30-day notice. This decision follows the center's board of directors voting to close the art center, citing its poor condition and finances. On Wednesday, Trump stated that the complex could be "ripped down" if his name isn't displayed on its main building. He also claimed that the Kennedy Center has lost millions of dollars but did not provide evidence to support this assertion.
Lawsuits Against Voter Intimidation
In related news, voting officials and civil rights groups have filed federal lawsuits arguing that the Trump administration's suggestion to deploy federal agents at polling places violates the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which prohibits voter intimidation. NPR was the first to report on the latest lawsuit, which highlights the administration's pursuit of noncitizen voters. The lawsuit alleges that immigration officers are "reportedly using flawed methodologies and faulty data that will almost certainly result in the surveillance, investigation, and even unlawful detention of U.S. citizens, particularly those from communities of color."
The plaintiffs contend that a visible presence of immigration law enforcement around voting centers amounts to unlawful voter intimidation under federal voting rights laws. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment on these allegations.
