Staff at the Trump Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been instructed to revert the facility’s name to its original title. A memo sent Thursday by the center’s general counsel outlines these instructions, marking the first official move to comply with a federal court order.

Last week, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio. The lawsuit challenged the name change and plans to close the center for two years for renovations. Judge Cooper determined that the board had exceeded its authority. He ordered the removal of President Trump’s name from the center’s title, including all signage and official documents.

According to the memo, staff must update email signatures, letterhead, and other documents to reflect ‘The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ or simply ‘Kennedy Center.’ Any signage and furniture with the current name must revert by next Friday.

The Kennedy Center has not provided comments on the matter. Center officials are still considering whether to remain open after July 5, when renovations estimated at $257 million are scheduled to start.

Judge Cooper acknowledged the need for renovations, though his ruling does not prevent future closure considerations. He emphasized the board must follow legal requirements while managing the center.

Earlier in President Trump’s second term, he replaced several board members with allies who elected him chair. In December, the board voted to rename the institution to include Trump’s name. This change reflected quickly on the center’s website, and Trump’s name appeared on the building’s facade. The change drew criticism from lawmakers and legal scholars, who noted it required congressional action.

This decision led to performance cancellations by artists and the departure of the National Symphony Orchestra’s executive director.