The Kennedy Center board of trustees on Thursday appealed a federal judge's order requiring the removal of President Trump's name from the exterior of the Washington performing arts venue, just one day before a court-imposed deadline.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled on May 29 that Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center facade. The judge gave the administration 14 days to remove the name, setting a Friday deadline for compliance.

The board voted Thursday to seek a stay of Cooper's ruling, according to a person familiar with the proceedings who requested anonymity to discuss the private meeting. Court filings confirmed the appeal was submitted ahead of the Friday deadline.

The legal challenge centers on whether the addition of Trump's name to the Kennedy Center was done through proper legal procedures. Cooper's original ruling found the name placement violated federal law governing the performing arts facility.

The Kennedy Center, officially known as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, serves as Washington's premier venue for theater, music, and dance performances. The facility operates under federal oversight as a living memorial to the late president.

The appeal sets up a potential legal battle over the name's placement as the administration seeks to maintain Trump's recognition on the building while challengers argue the addition was improperly executed.