Federal prosecutors together with civil plaintiffs have lodged lawsuits over the $3 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool unveiled by the former president’s administration.
The suits claim environmental law violations as well as permit irregularities.
They also oppose a proposal to change the name of part of the site.
A new court order bars Donald Trump’s name from appearing at the Kennedy Center as the case is on appeal.
New filings and a live litigation discussion reveal the conflict escalating between project supporters versus historic preservation groups.