A federal appeals panel on Wednesday denied a request by the Kennedy Center’s board to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s name on the performing arts center building during the pendency of an appeal. The three-judge panel rejected the board’s effort to maintain the name while challenging a prior ruling that deemed the removal of Trump’s name unlawful and vacated the name change.

The judges determined that the board had not demonstrated how the absence of Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center would cause “irreparable harm” during the appeal process. The trustees had contended that removing Trump’s name could hinder fundraising efforts, but the court found this argument lacked concrete evidence or factual support.

The dispute stems from the Kennedy Center’s decision to remove Trump’s name following the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The original ruling declared the removal illegal, prompting the board to seek an order restoring the name while pursuing an appeal. However, the appeals court panel’s ruling keeps Trump’s name off the center as the legal process continues.

The Kennedy Center did not immediately provide a response to a request for comment. The case remains pending as the board continues to challenge the earlier court decision.