Case: Beatty v. Trump

1:25-cv-04480 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Dec. 22, 2025

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This case challenges the alleged unlawful renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by the President and the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees. On December 22, 2025, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, an ex officio trustee, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against President Donald J. Trump, Kennedy Center officials, and members of the Board. Plaintiff alleged that in December 2025, following a restructuring of the Board by President Trump, the Bo…

Plaintiff contended that the renaming violated federal law because Congress statutorily designated the institution as the “John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,” and only Congress could alter that designation. The complaint asserted a breach of fiduciary duty claim, alleging Defendants violated their statutory trustee obligations under 20 U.S.C. § 76l by acting contrary to the Center’s congressionally defined purpose and wasting trust assets. It also brought an ultra vires claim, alleging Defendants exceeded their statutory authority by unilaterally renaming an institution whose name is fixed by Congress. Plaintiff further alleged a statutory violation of her rights as a trustee, claiming Defendants unlawfully excluded her from Board participation by preventing her from speaking at the meeting. In addition, Plaintiff sought relief under the Declaratory Judgment Act, requesting a judicial declaration that the renaming was unlawful and without legal effect. The complaint also included an Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claim, alleging that the renaming constituted final agency action that was not in accordance with law and in excess of statutory authority. Plaintiff requested injunctive relief invalidating the renaming, voiding the Board’s vote, and reaffirming the Center’s statutory name; orders requiring removal of all physical and digital signage reflecting the new name; an order ensuring Plaintiff’s full participation in Board proceedings; an injunction barring further efforts to rename the Center. In the alternative, Plaintiff sought mandamus relief in the alternative, requesting that the court compel Defendants to comply with federal law by removing the unlawful name and permitting full trustee participation. The case was assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper.

On March 6, 2026, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint that significantly expanded the scope of the case beyond the initial challenge. In addition to reasserting the original claims, the amended complaint added new allegations that Defendants planned to close the Kennedy Center for approximately two years beginning in July 2026 and pursue a “complete rebuilding,” potentially involving demolition of the existing structure without congressional or regulatory authorization. It also introduced new claims and theories based on these developments, including additional breach of fiduciary duty claims related to the planned closure and reconstruction, expanded ultra vires claims addressing the closure, demolition, and bylaw amendments, and new Administrative Procedure Act theories challenging multiple final agency actions, including the closure decision and withholding of information. The amended complaint further added allegations that Defendants unlawfully stripped ex officio trustees of voting rights through a May 2025 bylaw amendment and denied Plaintiff access to information necessary to perform her duties, and it expanded the requested relief to include injunctions preventing the closure, demolition, and continued exclusion of Plaintiff from Board governance.

That same day, Plaintiff moved for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction, supported by declarations and exhibits. The court held an expedited scheduling conference the same day, set a compressed briefing schedule, and scheduled a hearing on the TRO motion. Defendants filed an opposition on March 10, and Plaintiff filed a reply on March 11.

The court held a hearing on March 12, 2026, and on March 14, 2026 issued an order granting in part and denying in part Plaintiff’s motion for a temporary restraining order. 2026 WL 712814. The court granted the TRO in part because Plaintiff was likely to succeed on her fiduciary-duty-based statutory claims, finding that as a trustee she had a right to access information and meaningfully participate in Board decisions, and that Defendants’ refusal to provide information or allow participation likely violated those duties. The court held that Plaintiff faced irreparable harm because being excluded from the March 16 meeting process—particularly without necessary information—would permanently deprive her of the ability to fulfill her fiduciary role, a harm that could not be undone after the meeting. It also found the balance of equities favored Plaintiff, as providing information and allowing participation imposed minimal burden on Defendants. However, the court denied relief as to voting rights, concluding that although Plaintiff’s statutory argument was plausible, the issue was uncertain and the equitable factors did not clearly support that more intrusive relief.

Following the TRO ruling, the court entered a scheduling order on March 18, 2026 setting a consolidated briefing schedule for Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction and a motion for partial summary judgment on the renaming issue. Shortly thereafter, on March 23, 2026, the court granted Defendants’ unopposed motion to stay their deadline to respond to the amended complaint until after resolution of those motions.

On March 25, 2026, Plaintiff filed a supplemental memorandum in support of injunctive relief and a motion for partial summary judgment, supported by additional declarations and documentary evidence. On April 1, 2026, amici—including former advisory members of the Kennedy Center and the Committee for the First Amendment—moved for leave to file an amicus brief in support of Plaintiff, and the court also scheduled a hearing on Plaintiff’s preliminary injunction motion for April 28, 2026. On April 6, 2026, Defendants filed an opposition to Plaintiff’s preliminary injunction and partial summary judgment motions and filed a cross-motion for summary judgment on the renaming issue. On April 8, 2026, the court granted the amended motion for leave to file the amicus brief. Plaintiff then filed a reply in support of preliminary injunctive relief and opposition to Defendants’ cross-motion for summary judgment on April 13, 2026. Defendants filed a further reply on April 17, 2026. The case remained ongoing, with Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction and the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment pending before the court.

The case remains ongoing.

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Judge(s)

Cooper, Christopher Reid (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Eisen, Norman Larry (District of Columbia)

Freeny, Kyle Renee (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Elliott, Stephen McCoy (District of Columbia)

Jankowski, William S. (District of Columbia)

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Judge(s)

Cooper, Christopher Reid (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Eisen, Norman Larry (District of Columbia)

Freeny, Kyle Renee (District of Columbia)

Jonas, Stephen A. (District of Columbia)

Kristofcak, Alexander (District of Columbia)

Ogden, David William (District of Columbia)

Zelinsky, Nathaniel Avi (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Elliott, Stephen McCoy (District of Columbia)

Jankowski, William S. (District of Columbia)

Other

Kearns, Brenna (District of Columbia)

Miller, Lila (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 1:25-cv-04480	Complaint	Dec. 22, 2025	Dec. 22, 2025 Complaint
12 1:25-cv-04480	First Amended Complaint Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026 Complaint
13 1:25-cv-04480	Combined Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And For Preliminary Injunction Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
13-1 1:25-cv-04480	Memorandum In Support Of Plaintiff’s Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And For Preliminary Injunction Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
19 1:25-cv-04480	Defendants’ Memorandum In Opposition To Plaintiff’s Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 10, 2026	March 10, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
20 1:25-cv-04480	Reply In Support Of Plaintiff’s Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 11, 2026	March 11, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
22 1:25-cv-04480	Notice Of Supplemental Authority In Support Of Plaintiff’s Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
23 1:25-cv-04480	Notice Of Supplemental Authority In Support Of Plaintiff’s Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
24 1:25-cv-04480	Memorandum Opinion and Order Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 14, 2026	March 14, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 712814
24 1:25-cv-04480	Memorandum Opinion and Order Beatty v. Trump et al.	March 14, 2026	March 14, 2026 Order/Opinion 2026 WL 712814

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1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12151866) filed by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons, # 16 Summons, # 17 Summons, # 18 Summons, # 19 Summons, # 20 Summons, # 21 Summons, # 22 Summons, # 23 Summons, # 24 Summons, # 25 Summons, # 26 Summons, # 27 Summons, # 28 Summons, # 29 Summons, # 30 Summons, # 31 Summons, # 32 Summons, # 33 Summons, # 34 Summons, # 35 Summons, # 36 Summons, # 37 Summons, # 38 Summons, # 39 Summons, # 40 Summons, # 41 Summons, # 42 Summons, # 43 Summons, # 44 Summons, # 45 Summons, # 46 Summons, # 47 Summons, # 48 Summons)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/22/2025) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons View on PACER 3 Summons View on PACER 4 Summons View on PACER 5 Summons View on PACER 6 Summons View on PACER 7 Summons View on PACER 8 Summons View on PACER 9 Summons View on PACER 10 Summons View on PACER 11 Summons View on PACER 12 Summons View on PACER 13 Summons View on PACER 14 Summons View on PACER 15 Summons View on PACER 16 Summons View on PACER 17 Summons View on PACER 18 Summons View on PACER 19 Summons View on PACER 20 Summons View on PACER 21 Summons View on PACER 22 Summons View on PACER 23 Summons View on PACER 24 Summons View on PACER 25 Summons View on PACER 26 Summons View on PACER 27 Summons View on PACER 28 Summons View on PACER 29 Summons View on PACER 30 Summons View on PACER 31 Summons View on PACER 32 Summons View on PACER 33 Summons View on PACER 34 Summons View on PACER 35 Summons View on PACER 36 Summons View on PACER 37 Summons View on PACER 38 Summons View on PACER 39 Summons View on PACER 40 Summons View on PACER 41 Summons View on PACER 42 Summons View on PACER 43 Summons View on PACER 44 Summons View on PACER 45 Summons View on PACER 46 Summons View on PACER 47 Summons View on PACER 48 Summons View on PACER	Dec. 22, 2025	Dec. 22, 2025 Clearinghouse
2	SEALED DOCUMENT filed by JOYCE BEATTY re 1 Complaint,,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 12/22/2025)	Dec. 22, 2025	Dec. 22, 2025
3	SUMMONS (47) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 12/29/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on RECAP	Dec. 29, 2025	Dec. 29, 2025
	Case Assigned/Reassigned	Dec. 29, 2025	Dec. 29, 2025
	Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zjm)	Dec. 29, 2025	Dec. 29, 2025
4	NOTICE of Appearance by Norman Larry Eisen on behalf of JOYCE BEATTY (Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 01/06/2026)	Jan. 6, 2026	Jan. 6, 2026 RECAP
5	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 12/31/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 3/1/2026. (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 01/07/2026)	Jan. 7, 2026	Jan. 7, 2026
6	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 12/31/2025. (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 01/07/2026)	Jan. 7, 2026	Jan. 7, 2026
7	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. BRIAN D. BALLARD served on 12/30/2025; MARIA BARTIROMO served on 12/30/2025; PAMELA J. BONDI served on 12/30/2025; MARY HELEN BOWERS served on 12/30/2025; HANNAH F. BUCHAN served on 12/30/2025; SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO served on 12/30/2025; ROBERT CASTELLANI served on 12/30/2025; ELAINE CHAO served on 12/30/2025; SUSAN COLLINS served on 12/30/2025; PAMELLA ROLAND DEVOS served on 12/30/2025; PATRICIA DUGGAN served on 12/30/2025; JOHN FALCONETTI served on 12/30/2025; EMILIA MAY FANJUL served on 12/30/2025; JENNIFER FISCHER served on 12/30/2025; LYNETTE FRIESS served on 12/30/2025; SERGIO GOR served on 12/30/2025; SAM GRAVES served on 12/30/2025; LEE GREENWOOD served on 12/30/2025; RICHARD GRENELL served on 12/30/2025; PAMELA GROSS served on 12/30/2025; KATE ADAMSON HASELWOOD served on 12/30/2025; LAURA INGRAHAM served on 12/30/2025; JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS served on 12/30/2025; MIKE JOHNSON served on 12/30/2025; ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR served on 12/30/2025; MICHELE KESSLER served on 12/30/2025; DANA KRAFT served on 12/30/2025; JULIA LETLOW served on 12/30/2025; MINDY LEVINE served on 12/30/2025; LYNDA LOMANGINO served on 12/30/2025; BARBARA LONG served on 12/30/2025; ALLISON LUTNICK served on 12/30/2025; DOUGLAS MANCHESTER served on 12/30/2025; MIKE MCCAUL served on 12/30/2025; LINDA MCMAHON served on 12/30/2025; CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS served on 12/30/2025; MARCO A. RUBIO served on 12/30/2025; DENISE SAUL served on 12/30/2025; DAN SCAVINO served on 12/30/2025; CHERI SUMMERALL served on 12/30/2025; JOHN THUNE served on 12/30/2025; DONALD J. TRUMP served on 12/30/2025; TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS served on 12/30/2025; USHA VANCE served on 12/30/2025; SUSIE WILES served on 12/30/2025; ANDREA WYNN served on 12/30/2025; PAOLO ZAMPOLLI served on 12/30/2025 (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 01/07/2026)	Jan. 7, 2026	Jan. 7, 2026
8	First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Stephen A. Jonas, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12172037. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Jonas Declaration iso Motion for PHV, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing DC Bar)(Eisen, Norman) (Entered: 01/07/2026) 1 Declaration Jonas Declaration iso Motion for PHV View on PACER 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing DC Bar View on PACER	Jan. 7, 2026	Jan. 7, 2026
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	Jan. 9, 2026	Jan. 9, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/9/2026. (lccrc2)	Jan. 9, 2026	Jan. 9, 2026
9	NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen A. Jonas on behalf of JOYCE BEATTY (Jonas, Stephen) (Entered: 02/17/2026)	Feb. 17, 2026	Feb. 17, 2026
10	NOTICE of Appearance by William S. Jankowski on behalf of All Defendants (Jankowski, William) (Entered: 02/24/2026)	Feb. 24, 2026	Feb. 24, 2026
11	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,,, to March 16, 2026, by BRIAN D. BALLARD, MARIA BARTIROMO, PAMELA J. BONDI, MARY HELEN BOWERS, HANNAH F. BUCHAN, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, ROBERT CASTELLANI, ELAINE CHAO, SUSAN COLLINS, PAMELLA ROLAND DEVOS, PATRICIA DUGGAN, JOHN FALCONETTI, EMILIA MAY FANJUL, JENNIFER FISCHER, LYNETTE FRIESS, SERGIO GOR, SAM GRAVES, LEE GREENWOOD, RICHARD GRENELL, PAMELA GROSS, KATE ADAMSON HASELWOOD, LAURA INGRAHAM, JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, MIKE JOHNSON, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MICHELE KESSLER, DANA KRAFT, JULIA LETLOW, MINDY LEVINE, LYNDA LOMANGINO, BARBARA LONG, ALLISON LUTNICK, DOUGLAS MANCHESTER, MIKE MCCAUL, LINDA MCMAHON, CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS, MARCO A. RUBIO, DENISE SAUL, DAN SCAVINO, CHERI SUMMERALL, JOHN THUNE, DONALD J. TRUMP, TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, USHA VANCE, SUSIE WILES, ANDREA WYNN, PAOLO ZAMPOLLI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jankowski, William) (Entered: 02/24/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Feb. 24, 2026	Feb. 24, 2026 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 11 Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Answer Complaint. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the complaint by March 16, 2026. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/25/2026. (lccrc2)	Feb. 25, 2026	Feb. 25, 2026
	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer	Feb. 25, 2026	Feb. 25, 2026
12	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A to Amended Complaint)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 03/06/2026) 1 Exhibit Ex. A to Amended Complaint View on RECAP	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026 Clearinghouse
13	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Beatty Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Ex. A to Beatty Declaration, # 4 Exhibit Ex. B. to Beatty Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Ex. C to Beatty Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Ex. D to Beatty Declaration, # 7 Declaration Freeny Declaration, # 8 Exhibit Ex. A to Freeny Declaration, # 9 Exhibit Ex. B to Freeny Declaration, # 10 Exhibit Ex. C to Freeny Declaration, # 11 Exhibit Ex. D to Freeny Declaration, # 12 Exhibit Ex. E to Freeny Declaration, # 13 Exhibit Ex. F to Freeny Declaration, # 14 Exhibit Ex. G to Freeny Declaration, # 15 Exhibit Ex. H to Freeny Declaration, # 16 Exhibit Ex. I to Freeny Declaration, # 17 Exhibit Ex. J to Freeny Declaration, # 18 Declaration Valentine Declaration, # 19 Declaration Borda Declaration, # 20 Declaration Taylor Declaration, # 21 Declaration Borenstein Declaration, # 22 Declaration Miller Declaration, # 23 Text of Proposed Order, # 24 Text of Proposed Order, # 25 Certificate of Service LCvR 65.1(a) Certification)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 03/06/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on Clearinghouse 2 Declaration Beatty Declaration View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Ex. A to Beatty Declaration View on RECAP 4 Exhibit Ex. B. to Beatty Declaration View on RECAP 5 Exhibit Ex. C to Beatty Declaration View on RECAP 6 Exhibit Ex. D to Beatty Declaration View on RECAP 7 Declaration Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 8 Exhibit Ex. A to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 9 Exhibit Ex. B to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 10 Exhibit Ex. C to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 11 Exhibit Ex. D to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 12 Exhibit Ex. E to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 13 Exhibit Ex. F to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 14 Exhibit Ex. G to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 15 Exhibit Ex. H to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 16 Exhibit Ex. I to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 17 Exhibit Ex. J to Freeny Declaration View on RECAP 18 Declaration Valentine Declaration View on RECAP 19 Declaration Borda Declaration View on RECAP 20 Declaration Taylor Declaration View on RECAP 21 Declaration Borenstein Declaration View on RECAP 22 Declaration Miller Declaration View on RECAP 23 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 24 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 25 Certificate of Service LCvR 65.1(a) Certification View on RECAP	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026 Clearinghouse
14	NOTICE of Appearance by Nathaniel Avi Gideon Zelinsky on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 03/06/2026)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026 RECAP
15	NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen McCoy Elliott on behalf of All Defendants (Elliott, Stephen) (Entered: 03/06/2026)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
16	TRANSCRIPT OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE (ZOOM) before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on March 6, 2026. Page Numbers: 1 - 11. Date of Issuance: March 6, 2026. Court Reporter: Jeff Hook. Telephone number: 202-354-3373. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 3/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/4/2026.(Hook, Jeff) (Entered: 03/06/2026)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	Scheduling Conference	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	Order	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court will hold a Scheduling Conference on Plaintiff's 13 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order at 4:30 PM on March 6, 2026, via video teleconference before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Zoom information will be forthcoming. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/6/2026. (lccrc2)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper: Scheduling Conference held via Zoom on 3/6/2026. Scheduling Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Jeff Hook) (znbn)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER. In light of this afternoon's Scheduling Conference, the Defendants are directed to respond to the Plaintiff's 13 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by March 10, 2026, and any reply shall be due by March 11, 2026. The parties are directed to appear before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on March 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 27A for a hearing on the TRO motion. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/6/2026. (lccrc3)	March 6, 2026	March 6, 2026
17	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alexander Kristofcak, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12290247. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of good standing)(Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 03/10/2026)	March 10, 2026	March 10, 2026
18	DECLARATION of Alexander Kristofcak by JOYCE BEATTY re 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Alexander Kristofcak, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12290247. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 03/10/2026)	March 10, 2026	March 10, 2026 RECAP
19	Memorandum in opposition to re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by BRIAN D. BALLARD, MARIA BARTIROMO, PAMELA J. BONDI, MARY HELEN BOWERS, HANNAH F. BUCHAN, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, ROBERT CASTELLANI, ELAINE CHAO, SUSAN COLLINS, PAMELLA ROLAND DEVOS, PATRICIA DUGGAN, JOHN FALCONETTI, EMILIA MAY FANJUL, JENNIFER FISCHER, LYNETTE FRIESS, SERGIO GOR, SAM GRAVES, LEE GREENWOOD, RICHARD GRENELL, PAMELA GROSS, KATE ADAMSON HASELWOOD, LAURA INGRAHAM, JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, MIKE JOHNSON, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MICHELE KESSLER, DANA KRAFT, JULIA LETLOW, MINDY LEVINE, LYNDA LOMANGINO, BARBARA LONG, ALLISON LUTNICK, DOUGLAS MANCHESTER, MIKE MCCAUL, LINDA MCMAHON, CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS, MARCO A. RUBIO, DENISE SAUL, DAN SCAVINO, CHERI SUMMERALL, JOHN THUNE, DONALD J. TRUMP, TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, USHA VANCE, SUSIE WILES, ANDREA WYNN, PAOLO ZAMPOLLI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (LaFauci Declaration), # 2 Exhibit B (LaFauci Declaration))(Jankowski, William) (Entered: 03/10/2026) 1 Exhibit A (LaFauci Declaration) View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B (LaFauci Declaration) View on RECAP	March 10, 2026	March 10, 2026 Clearinghouse
20	REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 Motion for TRO,,,,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, filed by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Todd Valentine, # 2 Exhibit A to Valentine Declaration, # 3 Declaration of Lawrence Wilker)(Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 03/11/2026) 1 Declaration of Todd Valentine View on RECAP 2 Exhibit A to Valentine Declaration View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Lawrence Wilker View on RECAP	March 11, 2026	March 11, 2026 Clearinghouse
	Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/12/2026. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Combined Motion 13 for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Motion taken under advisement; forthcoming Order. (Court Reporter; Lisa Moreira) (hmj)	March 12, 2026	March 12, 2026
	Motion Hearing	March 12, 2026	March 12, 2026
21	TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Christopher R. Cooper held on March 12, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-83. Date of Issuance:March 13, 2026. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 4/3/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/11/2026.(Moreira, Lisa) (Entered: 03/13/2026)	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026
22	NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by JOYCE BEATTY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form 990 tax year 2023, # 2 Exhibit Form 990 tax year 2022)(Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 03/13/2026)	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026 Clearinghouse
23	NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by JOYCE BEATTY (Freeny, Kyle) (Entered: 03/13/2026)	March 13, 2026	March 13, 2026 Clearinghouse
24	MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER. The Court hereby GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Plaintiff's 13 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. See full Memorandum Opinion and Order for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/14/2026. (lccrc3) (Entered: 03/14/2026)	March 14, 2026	March 14, 2026 Clearinghouse
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	March 16, 2026	March 16, 2026
	ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/16/2026. (lccrc3)	March 16, 2026	March 16, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/16/2026. (lccrc3) Modified on 3/17/2026 (lsj).	March 16, 2026	March 16, 2026
25	NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Kristofcak on behalf of JOYCE BEATTY (Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 03/17/2026)	March 17, 2026	March 17, 2026
26	Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order or a Scheduling Conference by JOYCE BEATTY. (Zelinsky, Nathaniel) (Entered: 03/17/2026)	March 17, 2026	March 17, 2026 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 26 Motion for Scheduling Order, the Court sets the following preliminary injunction/partial summary judgment briefing schedule. Plaintiff shall file supplemental materials in support of its 13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction ("PI"), along with a Motion for Partial Summary Judgment ("PSJ") on the issue of the Kennedy Center's renaming, by March 25, 2026. Defendants shall file an opposition to the PI Motion and PSJ Motion, along with any cross-PSJ Motion on the renaming issue, by April 6, 2026. Plaintiff's reply in support of the PI Motion, and a combined reply in support of the PSJ Motion and opposition to the Defendants' cross-PSJ Motion, shall be due by April 13, 2026. And any further reply from the Defendants as to any cross-PSJ Motion on renaming shall be due on April 17, 2026. The Court will set a hearing date by further order as the briefing progresses. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/18/2026. (lccrc3)	March 18, 2026	March 18, 2026
	Order on Motion for Scheduling Order	March 18, 2026	March 18, 2026
27	Unopposed MOTION to Stay Defendants' Deadline to Answer or Respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint by BRIAN D. BALLARD, MARIA BARTIROMO, PAMELA J. BONDI, MARY HELEN BOWERS, HANNAH F. BUCHAN, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, ROBERT CASTELLANI, ELAINE CHAO, SUSAN COLLINS, PAMELLA ROLAND DEVOS, PATRICIA DUGGAN, JOHN FALCONETTI, EMILIA MAY FANJUL, JENNIFER FISCHER, LYNETTE FRIESS, SERGIO GOR, SAM GRAVES, LEE GREENWOOD, RICHARD GRENELL, PAMELA GROSS, KATE ADAMSON HASELWOOD, LAURA INGRAHAM, JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, MIKE JOHNSON, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MICHELE KESSLER, DANA KRAFT, JULIA LETLOW, MINDY LEVINE, LYNDA LOMANGINO, BARBARA LONG, ALLISON LUTNICK, DOUGLAS MANCHESTER, MIKE MCCAUL, LINDA MCMAHON, CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS, MARCO A. RUBIO, DENISE SAUL, DAN SCAVINO, CHERI SUMMERALL, JOHN THUNE, DONALD J. TRUMP, TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, USHA VANCE, SUSIE WILES, ANDREA WYNN, PAOLO ZAMPOLLI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jankowski, William) (Entered: 03/19/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	March 19, 2026	March 19, 2026 RECAP
28	NOTICE of Appearance by David William Ogden on behalf of JOYCE BEATTY (Ogden, David) (Entered: 03/23/2026)	March 23, 2026	March 23, 2026
	Order on Motion to Stay	March 23, 2026	March 23, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Motion to Stay Deadline. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's amended complaint 30 days after the Court's resolution of the motions identified in the March 18, 2026 scheduling order. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/23/2026. (lccrc3)	March 23, 2026	March 23, 2026
29	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Alexander Kristofcak, # 2 Exhibit K - Declaration of Charles Matthew Floca, # 3 Exhibit L - Supplemental Declaration of Charles Matthew Floca, # 4 Exhibit M - Closure Background & Talking Points, # 5 Exhibit N - Performance Contracts Affected by Closure, # 6 Exhibit O - Building & Grounds Committee March 2 Agenda, # 7 Exhibit P - Building & Grounds Committee March 2 Meeting Minutes, # 8 Exhibit Q - Building & Grounds Committee March 12 Agenda, # 9 Exhibit R - Building & Grounds Committee March 2 Slides, # 10 Exhibit S - Capital Improvement Plan, # 11 Exhibit T - 2 Year Renewal Project Budget, # 12 Exhibit U - Renewal Project Photos, # 13 Exhibit V - Interim Procurement Policies, # 14 Exhibit W - Interim Procurement Policies, # 15 Exhibit X - 2022 Comprehensive Building Plan, # 16 Exhibit Y - 2021 Comprehensive Building Plan, # 17 Exhibit Z - 2022 Soffit Failure Field Report, # 18 Exhibit AA - 2024 Leak Investigation Report part 1, # 19 Exhibit BB - 2024 Leak Investigation Report part 2, # 20 Exhibit CC - 2024 Leak Investigation Report part 3, # 21 Declaration Second Declaration of Todd Valentine, # 22 Exhibit DD - September 25 Board Meeting Minutes, # 23 Exhibit EE - December 18 Board Meeting Agenda, # 24 Declaration Declaration of Craig Williams)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 03/25/2026) 1 Declaration Declaration of Alexander Kristofcak View on RECAP 2 Exhibit K - Declaration of Charles Matthew Floca View on RECAP 3 Exhibit L - Supplemental Declaration of Charles Matthew Floca View on RECAP 4 Exhibit M - Closure Background & Talking Points View on RECAP 5 Exhibit N - Performance Contracts Affected by Closure View on RECAP 6 Exhibit O - Building & Grounds Committee March 2 Agenda View on PACER 7 Exhibit P - Building & Grounds Committee March 2 Meeting Minutes View on RECAP 8 Exhibit Q - Building & Grounds Committee March 12 Agenda View on PACER 9 Exhibit R - Building & Grounds Committee March 2 Slides View on RECAP 10 Exhibit S - Capital Improvement Plan View on RECAP 11 Exhibit T - 2 Year Renewal Project Budget View on RECAP 12 Exhibit U - Renewal Project Photos View on RECAP 13 Exhibit V - Interim Procurement Policies View on PACER 14 Exhibit W - Interim Procurement Policies View on PACER 15 Exhibit X - 2022 Comprehensive Building Plan View on PACER 16 Exhibit Y - 2021 Comprehensive Building Plan View on PACER 17 Exhibit Z - 2022 Soffit Failure Field Report View on PACER 18 Exhibit AA - 2024 Leak Investigation Report part 1 View on PACER 19 Exhibit BB - 2024 Leak Investigation Report part 2 View on PACER 20 Exhibit CC - 2024 Leak Investigation Report part 3 View on RECAP 21 Declaration Second Declaration of Todd Valentine View on PACER 22 Exhibit DD - September 25 Board Meeting Minutes View on RECAP 23 Exhibit EE - December 18 Board Meeting Agenda View on RECAP 24 Declaration Declaration of Craig Williams View on PACER	March 25, 2026	March 25, 2026 Clearinghouse
30	MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Renaming by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Declaration Second Declaration of Alexander Kristofcak, # 5 Exhibit FF - August 12, 2025, 8:30 AM, Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump), # 6 Exhibit GG - December 8, 2025 Independent article "Trump Jokes About Renaming Kennedy Center After Himself While Taking Center Stage At Honors Show", # 7 Exhibit HH - December 18, 2025, 1:11 PM, X.com post Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec), # 8 Exhibit II - March 3, 2025, USPTO application for "The Trump Kennedy Center", # 9 Exhibit JJ - March 16, 2026, Press Release "Trump Kennedy Center Board Unanimously Approves Landmark Renovation", # 10 Exhibit KK - February 13, 2025, White House Press Release re Kennedy Center, # 11 Exhibit LL - Kennedy Center Trustees)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 03/25/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Partial Summary Judgment View on Clearinghouse 2 Statement of Facts View on PACER 3 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 4 Declaration Second Declaration of Alexander Kristofcak View on PACER 5 Exhibit FF - August 12, 2025, 8:30 AM, Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump (& View on PACER 6 Exhibit GG - December 8, 2025 Independent article "Trump Jokes About Renami View on PACER 7 Exhibit HH - December 18, 2025, 1:11 PM, X.com post Karoline Leavitt (@Pres View on PACER 8 Exhibit II - March 3, 2025, USPTO application for "The Trump Kennedy Center View on RECAP 9 Exhibit JJ - March 16, 2026, Press Release "Trump Kennedy Center Board Unan View on PACER 10 Exhibit KK - February 13, 2025, White House Press Release re Kennedy Center View on PACER 11 Exhibit LL - Kennedy Center Trustees View on PACER	March 25, 2026	March 25, 2026 Clearinghouse
31	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Briefin Support of Plaintiff by INDIVIDUAL FORMER MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BODIES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, COMMITTEE FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 04/01/2026) 1 Proposed Amicus Brief View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	April 1, 2026	April 1, 2026 RECAP
32	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Brenna Kearns, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12335115. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by INDIVIDUAL FORMER MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BODIES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 04/01/2026)	April 1, 2026	April 1, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER. The parties are directed to appear before Judge Christopher R. Cooper at 10:00 AM on April 28, 2026 in Courtroom 27A for a hearing on the Plaintiff's 13 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/1/2026. (lccrc3)	April 1, 2026	April 1, 2026
	Order on Motion for Scheduling Order AND Set/Reset Hearings	April 1, 2026	April 1, 2026
33	Memorandum in opposition to re 13 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 30 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Renaming filed by BRIAN D. BALLARD, MARIA BARTIROMO, PAMELA J. BONDI, MARY HELEN BOWERS, HANNAH F. BUCHAN, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, ROBERT CASTELLANI, ELAINE CHAO, SUSAN COLLINS, PAMELLA ROLAND DEVOS, PATRICIA DUGGAN, JOHN FALCONETTI, EMILIA MAY FANJUL, JENNIFER FISCHER, LYNETTE FRIESS, SERGIO GOR, SAM GRAVES, LEE GREENWOOD, RICHARD GRENELL, PAMELA GROSS, KATE ADAMSON HASELWOOD, LAURA INGRAHAM, JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, MIKE JOHNSON, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MICHELE KESSLER, DANA KRAFT, JULIA LETLOW, MINDY LEVINE, LYNDA LOMANGINO, BARBARA LONG, ALLISON LUTNICK, DOUGLAS MANCHESTER, MIKE MCCAUL, LINDA MCMAHON, CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS, MARCO A. RUBIO, DENISE SAUL, DAN SCAVINO, CHERI SUMMERALL, JOHN THUNE, DONALD J. TRUMP, TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, USHA VANCE, SUSIE WILES, ANDREA WYNN, PAOLO ZAMPOLLI. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Material Facts)(Jankowski, William) (Entered: 04/06/2026) 1 Statement of Facts Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Statement of Ma View on RECAP	April 6, 2026	April 6, 2026 Clearinghouse
34	Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by BRIAN D. BALLARD, MARIA BARTIROMO, PAMELA J. BONDI, MARY HELEN BOWERS, HANNAH F. BUCHAN, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, ROBERT CASTELLANI, ELAINE CHAO, SUSAN COLLINS, PAMELLA ROLAND DEVOS, PATRICIA DUGGAN, JOHN FALCONETTI, EMILIA MAY FANJUL, JENNIFER FISCHER, LYNETTE FRIESS, SERGIO GOR, SAM GRAVES, LEE GREENWOOD, RICHARD GRENELL, PAMELA GROSS, KATE ADAMSON HASELWOOD, LAURA INGRAHAM, JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, MIKE JOHNSON, ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR, MICHELE KESSLER, DANA KRAFT, JULIA LETLOW, MINDY LEVINE, LYNDA LOMANGINO, BARBARA LONG, ALLISON LUTNICK, DOUGLAS MANCHESTER, MIKE MCCAUL, LINDA MCMAHON, CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS, MARCO A. RUBIO, DENISE SAUL, DAN SCAVINO, CHERI SUMMERALL, JOHN THUNE, DONALD J. TRUMP, TRUSTEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, USHA VANCE, SUSIE WILES, ANDREA WYNN, PAOLO ZAMPOLLI. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Statement of Facts, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Declaration Third Floca Declaration, # 5 Declaration Second LaFauci Declaration, # 6 Exhibit A (NCPC - Smithsonian Memorandum of Agreeement))(Jankowski, William) (Entered: 04/06/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on Clearinghouse 2 Statement of Facts View on RECAP 3 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 4 Declaration Third Floca Declaration View on RECAP 5 Declaration Second LaFauci Declaration View on RECAP 6 Exhibit A (NCPC - Smithsonian Memorandum of Agreeement) View on RECAP	April 6, 2026	April 6, 2026 Clearinghouse
35	Amended MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff by COMMITTEE FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT, INDIVIDUAL FORMER MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BODIES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Miller, Lila) (Entered: 04/07/2026) 1 Proposed Brief View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	April 7, 2026	April 7, 2026 RECAP
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief AND Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief	April 8, 2026	April 8, 2026
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	April 8, 2026	April 8, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/8/2026. (lccrc3)	April 8, 2026	April 8, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER granting 35 Amended Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff; denying as moot original 31 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiff. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/8/2026. (lccrc3)	April 8, 2026	April 8, 2026
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief	April 8, 2026	April 8, 2026
36	NOTICE of Appearance by Brenna Kearns on behalf of COMMITTEE FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT, INDIVIDUAL FORMER MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BODIES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (Kearns, Brenna) (Entered: 04/10/2026)	April 10, 2026	April 10, 2026
37	REPLY to opposition to motion re 13 Motion for TRO,,,,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, 30 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment,,,, filed by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Third Declaration of Alexander Kristofcak, # 2 Exhibit MM - Kennedy Center to include Trump's name after unanimous board vote - Fox News, # 3 Exhibit NN - Factbase Transcript of March 16, 2026 Kennedy Center Board Meeting Roll Call, # 4 Exhibit OO - Kennedy Center Unveils Progress On New Extension For Artistic Projects NPR, # 5 Exhibit PP - Kennedy Center begins layoffs, rocking institution ahead of two-year closure - The Washington Post, # 6 Exhibit QQ - Another round of layoffs hits Kennedy Center ahead of two-year closure - The Washington Post, # 7 Exhibit RR - Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing - The New York Times)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 04/13/2026) 1 Declaration Third Declaration of Alexander Kristofcak View on PACER 2 Exhibit MM - Kennedy Center to include Trump's name after unanimous board v View on PACER 3 Exhibit NN - Factbase Transcript of March 16, 2026 Kennedy Center Board Meeting View on PACER 4 Exhibit OO - Kennedy Center Unveils Progress On New Extension For Artistic Proje View on PACER 5 Exhibit PP - Kennedy Center begins layoffs, rocking institution ahead of two-yea View on PACER 6 Exhibit QQ - Another round of layoffs hits Kennedy Center ahead of two-year clos View on PACER 7 Exhibit RR - Trump Is Wasting No Time in Tearing Down the East Wing - The New Yo View on PACER	April 13, 2026	April 13, 2026 Clearinghouse
38	Memorandum in opposition to re 34 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by JOYCE BEATTY. (Attachments: # 1 Statement of Facts - Response to Defendants)(Kristofcak, Alexander) (Entered: 04/13/2026) 1 Statement of Facts - Response to Defendants View on PACER	April 13, 2026	April 13, 2026 Clearinghouse
	.Order	April 21, 2026	April 21, 2026
	MINUTE ORDER. The parties are advised that they should be prepared to address all pending motions for preliminary injunction and summary judgment at the upcoming April 28, 2026 hearing. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/21/2026. (lccrc3)	April 21, 2026	April 21, 2026