The Justice Department has officially notified a federal court that President Donald Trump's name has been removed from all physical signage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This action comes after a judge mandated the removal by Saturday noon.

The certification was filed in federal court just one hour before the Saturday deadline. The Trump administration had previously sought a last-minute intervention from the court to delay the removal, which was ultimately denied.

According to a declaration from Kennedy Center executive director Matt Floca, the name was removed from signage on the building and grounds. The declaration also stated that Trump's name was also removed from employee email signatures, communications, letterhead, brochures, promotional materials, press releases, and contracts. The performing arts center's website and YouTube page had already been updated.

The government had requested a 12-hour extension to the deadline, citing safety concerns for workers due to thunderstorms in the Washington D.C. area. This extension was granted by the judge.

Previously, the Trump administration had argued in court filings that removing the president's name could negatively impact fundraising efforts and potentially confuse the public. The administration contended that the president was uniquely positioned to both oversee the building's restoration and solicit necessary funds for its operations, warning of potential financial and structural collapse if the name was removed.

A federal appeals court had on Friday night rejected the Justice Department's attempt to obtain an administrative stay of the original court order mandating the name's removal. This paved the way for Saturday's compliance.

The court order requiring the removal followed a period where the Trump administration had apparently sought to have the president's name affixed to the center, which is named after President John F. Kennedy. The exact legal basis for the original court order has not been detailed in the provided material.

With the name now removed from all official materials and signage, the focus shifts to the Kennedy Center's operational and financial future, and whether the concerns raised by the administration regarding fundraising and public perception will materialize.