Judge Questions Trump’s Authority to Alter Slavery History at Washington’s House
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A Philadelphia federal judge questioned the Trump administration’s power to remove or rewrite slavery-related displays at George Washington’s President’s House, signaling the possibility of reinstatement orders while the city’s lawsuit proceeds and noting that further changes to Independence National Historical Park are under consideration.
Topics:nation#federal-court#george-washington#independence-national-historical-park#politics#slavery-markers#trump-administration
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