Trump administration appeals order to restore ‘inappropriate’ materials to historic sites

Published June 16, 2026 4:54pm ET



The Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court to block an order requiring it to restore historical exhibits and materials altered under an executive order ahead of America 250 and July 4.

The Department of the Interior and the National Park Service filed an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit on Monday evening seeking to overturn a ruling that requires the federal government to reinstate materials removed from national parks and historic sites since May 2025.

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