Judge Orders Restoration of Historical Park Exhibits Removed by Trump Administration

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits and signs related to topics like slavery and climate change that were removed from national parks. The court ruled that these actions violated congressional mandates and emphasized the importance of preserving comprehensive historical narratives.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits and signs related to slavery and climate change that had been removed from national parks, citing a breach of congressional mandates.

Judge Angel Kelley, in Boston, issued a preliminary injunction after ruling that the removals violated mandates governing the operation of national park sites. The lawsuit, supported by groups like the National Parks Conservation Association, argued that the removals were unauthorized and censored important historical narratives.

The Interior Department responded to the ruling by labeling Kelley a 'liberal activist judge' and is considering an appeal. The exhibits must be restored within 21 days to honor U.S. history properly.