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