Philadelphia sues US government for removal of slavery-related exhibit

January 23, 2026

Display at President’s House site, residence to George Washington, had information on people enslaved by him

Philadelphia is taking legal action against the Trump administration following the National Park Service’s decision to dismantle a long-established slavery-related exhibit at Independence National Historical park, which holds the former residence of George Washington.

The city filed its lawsuit in federal court on Thursday, naming the US Department of Interior and its secretary, Doug Burgum, the National Park Service, and its acting director, Jessica Bowron as defendants. The lawsuit seeks a court order requiring the exhibits to be restored while the case proceeds.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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