Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Nine members of the Kennedy family joined a lawsuit seeking to stop President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery. They say it would obstruct significant views of graves and memorials, including John F. Kennedy’s grave; a judge has paused work for 14 days while litigation proceeds.Key Facts
- The proposed arch would stand about 250 feet (76 meters) tall near Arlington National Cemetery.
- The Kennedy family members say the structure would damage historically significant views and change visits to graves and memorials.
- The plaintiffs include seven children of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, former congressman Joe Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy Jr.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who leads the Department of Health and Human Services, is not among the plaintiffs.
- The family joined a lawsuit brought by Virginia and Washington, DC, and is seeking to intervene in other cases filed by conservationists and veterans.
- The National Capital Planning Commission approved the project last week.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered a 14-day pause before construction can begin while the lawsuits proceed.
- The complaint says the National Park Service and Interior Department authorized construction on November 5, 2026, without required congressional approval.
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