The Kennedy Center could eventually be taken down and replaced if its planned renovation cannot proceed, the U.S. Justice Department said in a court filing that has drawn fresh attention to the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of the arts complex. The Kennedy Center renovation plan is tied to the legal and fundraising dispute. The filing said a financing or legal block could leave the centre unable to complete the work needed for its next phase.

The Associated Press reported that the filing linked the renovation plan to the centre’s fundraising prospects and its future design. Axios described the proposal as part of a broader overhaul that could include changes to the building and an outdoor amphitheatre. The filing is part of ongoing litigation over the administration’s control and plans for the institution.

The debate also includes the proposed addition of President Donald Trump’s name and changes to the centre’s plaza. A federal judge was expected to hear arguments about the dispute on Thursday, according to the reports. The Kennedy Center is a federally supported performing-arts institution, so the potential demolition language has raised questions about public oversight, preservation and the cost of any replacement. The court proceedings will determine whether the proposed changes can move forward.