Lawsuit aims to block UFC fight on White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday
Summary
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop a UFC fight planned on the White House South Lawn for President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary. The lawsuit argues that the event breaks rules about sports on federal land and was allowed without proper approval or environmental checks.Key Facts
- The UFC fight is set for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
- The event is part of President Trump’s 80th birthday celebration and America’s 250th anniversary.
- The Public Integrity Project filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Virginia residents to block the fight.
- The lawsuit claims National Park Service rules ban sporting events on federal parklands like the South Lawn.
- It also says Congress never agreed to the large arch built overlooking the event area.
- No environmental review was done before the construction of the octagon-shaped cage and surrounding structures.
- The White House described the lawsuit as baseless and part of efforts to block the event.
- The UFC plans to offer up to 85,000 free tickets for spectators at the South Lawn and a nearby park called the Ellipse.
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