Federal prosecutors as well as civil plaintiffs have lodged lawsuits concerning the $3 million renovation to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool unveiled by the former president’s administration.
The suits assert environmental law violations plus permit irregularities.
They also contest a proposal to change the name of part of the site.
A separate court order bars Donald Trump’s name from appearing at the Kennedy Center as the case remains on appeal.
New filings plus a live litigation discussion indicate the conflict widening between project supporters versus historic preservation groups.