3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, overturning a lower court’s injunction that required the National Park Service to reinstall interpretive panels. The decision followed an executive order directing museums and parks to avoid elements that 'inappropriately disparage Americans past or living,' with the court praising the replacement exhibit's historical context despite criticism of being 'whitewashed.'

A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, overturning a lower court's order to reinstall the panels. The ruling stated the National Park Service could alter the exhibit without consulting the city, which had contributed to its creation. The decision followed an executive order directing museums and parks to remove content that 'inappropriately disparages Americans.'

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington’s home in Philadelphia, overturning a lower court's injunction. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Philadelphia lacked valid claims under a contract with the National Park Service, which the administration argued has sole authority to decide exhibit content. The ruling follows an executive order directing museums and parks to avoid elements 'inappropriately disparaging' Americans.