Judge Rules Lawmaker Must Be Allowed to Join Kennedy Center Board Meeting - The New York Times

The New York Times
March 14, 2026
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A federal judge ruled that a lawmaker must be allowed to attend Kennedy Center board meetings.

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This could affect how your tax dollars are overseen at federally-funded cultural institutions like the Kennedy Center.

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A federal judge ruled that a lawmaker must be permitted to attend a Kennedy Center board meeting. The ruling appears to involve a dispute over board access or participation rights. The decision compels the Kennedy Center to allow the unnamed legislator's participation in upcoming board proceedings.

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The federal court issued a ruling compelling the Kennedy Center to allow the legislator's participation.

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