Judge says government must give 30 days notice before demolishing Kennedy Center

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper declined Representative Joyce Beatty's request for an emergency hearing regarding the Kennedy Center board's vote to close for renovations. However, the judge ruled that the government must provide at least 30 days' notice before demolishing the performing arts center or making any major physical changes. This ruling aims to prevent confusion following the building's sudden closure to the public on Wednesday, ensuring transparency before any permanent structural alterations occur.