Members of the Kennedy family have reportedly filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch, raising legal objections to the controversial project.

The development has sparked fresh debate over the proposed monument, its historical significance, and the legal authority behind its construction.

Nine members of the prominent Kennedy political family in the United States have taken legal action against President Donald Trump’s administration, seeking to stop the construction of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

The family filed a motion in federal court on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, seeking to join an existing lawsuit challenging the proposed monument.

According to reports, the Kennedy family argues that the proposed structure would obstruct important historical views of Arlington National Cemetery and cast shadows over the graves of their relatives, including former US President John F. Kennedy and other members of the Kennedy family.

The proposed arch, which is approximately 76 metres tall, is planned for Memorial Circle near the Arlington Memorial Bridge, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

The family expressed concern that the monument would permanently affect the visibility and historical significance of the Kennedy gravesites and the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy’s memorial.

Rory Kennedy and Maxwell Kennedy, speaking on behalf of the family, said their legal action was aimed at protecting sacred national spaces and preserving the dignity of those buried at Arlington.

The lawsuit also challenges the legal authority behind the project, arguing that the Trump administration cannot proceed without the necessary congressional approval.

Meanwhile, the legal battle has attracted wider attention, as other groups, including Vietnam War veterans and historical preservation advocates, have also challenged the proposed construction.

A federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, had earlier issued a temporary order preventing construction-related activities while the court considers the legal challenges.

The White House has defended the project, describing the proposed arch as a tribute to America’s history and military heroes. President Trump has also promoted the monument as part of his vision for Washington’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Interestingly, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who currently serves in Trump’s administration as Health and Human Services Secretary, is not among the family members involved in the legal action.

The court is expected to consider the arguments as the legal battle over the proposed monument continues.

SOURCE: ABC News, Reuters and Associated Press. ABC News+3

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