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Christopher Cooper
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Christopher Cooper is a U.S. District Judge in Washington, D.C.
Notable Quotes
"the public interest is rarely served by the 'perpetuation' of 'unlawful' governmental action."View Story →
"'Simply put, Defendants cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else at the Kennedy Center without Congress's blessing.'"View Story →
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Judge orders Trump to give 30 days' notice before any 'demolition' at Kennedy Center
The order comes after Trump was photographed onboard Air Force One looking at a poster that appeared to tout the demolition of the site.
September 18, 2026Trump's name must stay off Kennedy Center building, judge rules
The ruling came as the centre's Trump-appointed board was reportedly scheduled to vote on closing it for two years.
September 15, 2026Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
June 13, 2026Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center - Reuters
Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center Reuters
June 12, 2026