Event Brief
Judge Reinstates Washington Slavery Exhibit
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: A federal judge orders the restoration of a slavery exhibit removed by the Trump administration.
WHO: U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe
WHAT: Reversal of the decision to remove the slavery exhibit
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:27 AM ET
WHERE: Philadelphia
WHY: To restore historical context and legality following a lawsuit
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