Kennedys sue to block Trump’s arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK’s grave

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The family of former US President John F Kennedy has sued to block construction of a triumphal arch that President Donald Trump plans to build in the nation's capital. Nine members of the political dynasty argue the 250ft structure would block the view of Kennedy's grave, as well as the graves of thousands of veterans buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Last week, a US judge temporarily halted the project on the heels of a vote allowing construction to proceed. The White House said it was unfortunate to see that some members of the Kennedy family had joined litigation against an arch intended to honor our heroes. The Kennedy family filed its complaint under a joint lawsuit brought by the state of Virginia and Washington DC seeking to block construction, arguing that the arch will damage historically significant sightlines.