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