Former workers at the U.S. Institute of Peace have asked a federal court to block any effort to engrave President Trump’s name on the agency’s headquarters. The request comes as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by the former employees.
The workers claim the Trump administration may seek to add the president’s name to the building’s exterior. They argue such a move would politicize an institution designed to remain independent.
The Institute of Peace is a federally funded agency that works on conflict resolution worldwide. It was established by Congress in 1984 as a nonpartisan organization.
The lawsuit is the latest dispute between former staff and the administration over the agency’s direction. The workers say recent actions threaten its independence and mission.
Court filings do not confirm whether any engraving plans exist. The request seeks a preventive order to stop any such work before it begins.
A federal judge will review the request in the coming weeks. The case could set a precedent for how political symbols are used on federal buildings.
The Institute of Peace has faced leadership changes and budget pressures under the current administration. Former employees say these moves undermine the agency’s core purpose.
The White House has not commented publicly on the lawsuit or the engraving proposal. The legal battle continues as both sides prepare for further proceedings.
