Scaffolding and tarp cover much of the name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the building. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo
July 8 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must stay off the Kennedy Center building and other items while a lawsuit continues.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a new order denying a motion from a Justice Department lawyer who argued that removing Trump's name would harm the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and its fundraising efforts.
A three-judge panel said the defendants "failed to support this assertion with any specific facts or evidence." They also turned down arguments that the center's rules would require it to return contributions made while Trump's name was on the building
"Appellants never raised that factual contention in district court, and they have given no explanation for failing to do so," the order said. None of the judges dissented.
