The National Trust for Historic Preservation is leading a legal fight to protect historic sites from demolition and alteration. These efforts come as proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act's Section 106 could weaken protections for historic places nationwide. The organization has launched a $10 million fundraising campaign to support its legal defense and advocacy. This fund aims to address threats to landmarks like the White House East Wing and the Kennedy Center, where lawsuits are currently underway. A controversial triumphal arch project in Washington, D.C. also faces opposition for impacting numerous historic sites. Preservationists are concerned that administrative changes are already sidelining public input and democratic processes. They fear weakened regulations will allow federal projects to harm historic places without community consent. Similar legislation in the Senate also threatens to undermine Section 106 protections. Sites facing threats extend beyond D.C., including historical narratives in Philadelphia and cultural landscapes in the Greater Chaco region. The National Trust views this period as a critical juncture requiring increased commitment to historic preservation at all governmental and public levels.