Trump administration can replace Washington slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court says (opens original article in a new tab)

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can replace a slavery exhibit at George Washington's Philadelphia home, overturning a lower court's injunction. The court said the city of Philadelphia's standing to sue didn't mean its arguments had merit, and praised the replacement exhibit's historical context despite criticism. The decision comes amid ongoing legal battles over federal government's control of historical displays.

• Federal appeals court ruled Trump administration can replace slavery exhibit at George Washington's Philadelphia home.
• Court said lower court wrongly interpreted Philadelphia's contract claims, stating city's standing to sue didn't guarantee merits of its arguments.
• Ruling came after Massachusetts judge ordered Trump administration to restore sites changed by executive order about displaying 'inappropriately disparage Americans'.