Miami, Florida — A group of Miami residents and a local nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit this week challenging the transfer of public land tied to President Donald Trump’s planned presidential library and museum in downtown Miami. The complaint, filed in the Southern District of Florida, argues the state-backed transfer violated the U.S. Constitution’s Domestic Emoluments Clause by providing a financial benefit to a sitting president.
The dispute centers on a 2.63-acre parcel previously owned by Miami Dade College. In September, the college’s board approved transferring the waterfront property to the state of Florida, which later handed the land to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation. Plaintiffs claim the property could be worth more than $300 million on the open market and argue Trump received it without compensation.
Eric Trump, who is leading the project, revealed renderings earlier this year showing a skyscraper-style complex featuring a replica Oval Office, ballroom, museum exhibits, and a full-sized Air Force One display. President Trump also suggested the development could eventually include a hotel component.
The lawsuit additionally seeks to restore the property for educational and community use, including Dunn’s Farm, a historic urban agriculture site connected to local historian Dr. Marvin Dunn. Earlier legal efforts challenging the transfer under Florida transparency laws were dismissed after Miami Dade College repeated the vote during a public meeting.
Critics have continued raising concerns over Trump-branded business ventures and financial projects launched during his presidency, including merchandise, media ventures, and cryptocurrency-related products tied to the Trump brand.
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