Philadelphia Sues After Trump Order Removes Slavery Exhibit at Park

Philadelphia filed a lawsuit against federal officials after the National Park Service removed a slavery exhibit following a March 2025 executive order from Trump.Mayor Cherelle Parker argued that the removal of panels from the historical site where George Washington lived violated a 2006 agreement requiring consultation with city authorities.Critics and local leaders condemned the action as an attempt to erase the history of enslaved individuals while the Department of the Interior claimed the move ensures interpretive materials align with national values.