Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
Summary
Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued the Trump administration on Saturday to stop work on President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot memorial arch near the Potomac River. The lawsuit says construction could disrupt traffic, emergency response and the environment; the administration has said work could begin as early as next week, while a judge considers a separate lawsuit seeking to halt the project.Key Facts
- The arch is proposed for a site near the bridge linking Washington, D.C., and Arlington National Cemetery.
- At 250 feet, the arch would be about 100 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty from its base to the top of its torch.
- The lawsuit was filed by D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones.
- The two jurisdictions say construction could snarl traffic, affect emergency services, cause pollution and send stormwater runoff into the Potomac River.
- The D.C. and Virginia lawsuit is the third legal challenge seeking to halt potential work on the arch.
- U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan heard arguments Friday in an earlier case but did not immediately issue a decision.
- The administration’s submitted plans describe a structure with a winged Lady Liberty statue, an observation deck, offices and other rooms, as well as proposed traffic changes.
- The administration has said it may seek final approval at a Capital National Planning Commission meeting and could begin construction the same day.
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