Preservationists Sue to Stop Kennedy Center Alterations

0:00It's March 23rd. This is Durham News Today, your AI-powered local news. A group of preservation advocates has filed a lawsuit to stop major alterations at the Kennedy Center before its planned two-year closure for. Renovations ordered by President Trump. They don't oppose basic upkeep and fixes, but insist that any sweeping redesigns Trump has mentioned need to go through the usual federal review. Process for big projects in Washington. People behind the sued warn that dramatic work could erase the center's historic character, harm its views and open spaces, and undermine its role as, a memorial, with dam is that can't be reversed. The lawyers have tackled other Trump efforts to change landmarks, such as last year's demolition of the White House East Wing for a new ballroom. Space. Neither the White House nor the Kennedy Center has responded so far, leaving the future of these upgrades up in the air amid growing worries about. Protecting the Capitol's heritage.