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House Lawmaker Requests Emergency Court Hearing After Kennedy Center Closure

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What happened

After fencing went up around the Kennedy Center and the main building was closed to the public, a House lawmaker on Thursday called for an emergency hearing, warning that the shutdown violates a judge’s order.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:49:11 UTC.

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