# Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch near Arlington

> Nine members of the Kennedy family have filed suit to stop construction of a 250-foot triumphal arch President Trump plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it would cast shadows on JFK's grave.
- Title: Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch near Arlington · BBC News
- Summary: Nine members of the Kennedy family have filed suit to stop construction of a 250-foot triumphal arch President Trump plans to build near Arlington National…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw8dvpmzp2p4o
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## Kennedy family files suit against arch
Nine members of the Kennedy family have sued to block construction of a 250ft structure President Trump plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
## The arch would shadow JFK's grave
The Kennedys argue the arch would block the view of President Kennedy's grave and the graves of thousands of veterans, casting permanent shadows over historically significant sightlines.

> will permanently cast shadows over and damage historically significant sightlines
## Judge halts work while case proceeds
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled there should be a fourteen day pause before construction starts as litigation plays out, after the National Capital Planning Commission approved the project.
## White House defends the monument
White House spokesman Davis R Ingle said the arch is intended to honor heroes at Arlington Cemetery and is designed to unite the nation, commemorating the country's 250th anniversary.

> intended to honor our heroes who rest in Arlington Cemetery
## Kennedy plaintiffs join broader legal challenge
The Kennedy family's motion to intervene joins lawsuits filed by the state of Virginia, Washington DC, conservationists and veterans also seeking to halt construction of the so called Arc de Trump.
## Key takeaway

The Kennedy family sued to block Trump's planned 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery, saying it would cast shadows on JFK's grave and damage the cemetery's historic character.