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

Kennedys sue to block Trump's arch, arguing it would cast shadow on JFK's grave Image caption, An artist's rendering of Trump's proposed arch near Arlington Cemetery 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 (76m) 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 who rest in Arlington Cemetery. The judiciary should not be abused to politicize a structure designed to unite our nation, White House spokesman Davis R Ingle said in a statement to the BBC.