The Kennedy Center changed its bylaws earlier this year to limit voting power.
Only trustees appointed by Donald Trump were allowed to vote.
Members appointed by Congress (ex-officio members) were excluded from voting.
This change was reportedly made in May, according to the Washington Post.
Critics say the move may violate the Kennedy Center’s legal charter.
On 18 December, the board unanimously voted to add Trump’s name to the center.
The building was renamed the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center.
The decision sparked protests from artists and lawmakers.
Several artists canceled performances in response to the name change.
Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit to reverse the decision.
Trump became chair of the board in February and removed several members.
He appointed close allies, including Ric Grenell, as president of the center.
Legal experts say excluding ex-officio members breaches the center’s charter.
TV ratings for the Kennedy Center Honors fell sharply this year.
The controversy continues amid political, legal, and public backlash.
