Nine members of the Kennedy family have joined a lawsuit to block the construction of President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot ceremonial arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
The court filing argues that the massive monument, nicknamed the Arc de Trump, illegally interferes with the historic cemetery and would overshadow President Kennedy's grave site and eternal flame.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a temporary 14-day hold on construction while considering a longer delay, despite the project receiving prior approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.
White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended the planned monument, stating it is meant to honor resting heroes and claiming the judiciary is being abused to politicize a structure intended to unite the nation.
This litigation represents the latest conflict over Trump administration renovation projects affecting Washington D.C. sites associated with the Kennedy family, including the White House Rose Garden and the Kennedy Center.
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Kennedy family sues to block Trump arch saying it will leave JFK flame in shadows
