Eight groups sued the Trump admin over Kennedy Center renovations, citing skipped reviews and threats to historic integrity.

Eight major architectural and preservation groups have sued the Trump administration over plans to renovate the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, alleging violations of the National Historic Preservation Act. They claim the project bypassed required environmental reviews, public consultation, and oversight, risking damage to the landmark’s historic integrity. The lawsuit challenges the fast-tracked renovation and the center’s planned two-year closure, citing a lack of transparency and potential irreversible changes. The case, filed in D.C. federal court, seeks to halt construction until a full review is conducted.