Judge With Trump History to Rule on Lawsuit on UFC Fight at White House
Summary
A federal judge, Amit P. Mehta, will decide on a lawsuit that aims to stop a UFC mixed martial arts event planned for the White House South Lawn. The lawsuit claims the event is improperly allowed as a for-profit activity at a federal site during President Donald Trump’s administration, while the White House calls the challenge baseless.Key Facts
- The UFC event is called "UFC Freedom 250" and is scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn.
- The lawsuit was filed on June 6 by activists Susan Douglas and Paul Romano against the National Park Service and others.
- The lawsuit argues the event is commercial and does not qualify for special government permission for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
- The event coincides with President Trump’s 80th birthday, though UFC leadership says this is a coincidence.
- Judge Amit P. Mehta, appointed by President Obama, has ruled against President Trump in several cases involving his financial records, January 6 Capitol riot, and close allies.
- Mehta has previously upheld congressional subpoenas seeking Trump’s financial records and rejected Trump’s claims of immunity related to January 6 lawsuits.
- The White House described the lawsuit as an effort to unfairly block a historic sporting event.
- Mehta will first determine if the lawsuit’s plaintiffs have the right to sue and if the court should intervene quickly.
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