The Kennedy Center has begun removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled that his name was illegally added to the venue.

The judge also blocked the administration from closing the cultural institution for major renovations that were scheduled to start in July.

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The Trump administration's plans to rename the Kennedy Center and close it for renovations have been effectively nullified by the court's decision.

The center had been known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts prior to Trump's second term.

The removal of Trump's references is a significant step in returning the institution to its traditional identity.

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The court's decision has effectively nullified the Trump administration's plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations.

The center's staff are updating documents to reflect the original name, and the process is ongoing.

The Associated Press reported that the center's staff are instructed to update all official materials accordingly.

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The court's decision has also blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center for major renovations that were scheduled to start in July.

The center's staff are complying with the court's order while evaluating legal options to preserve the planned renovations.

Roma Daravi, the Kennedy Center's vice president of public relations, stated that the institution is compying with the court's order.

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The Kennedy Center, a prominent cultural landmark, hosts performances and events that draw visitors from around the world.

The removal of Trump's references is a significant step in returning the institution to its traditional identity.

The center's staff are instructed to update all official materials accordingly.