DC, Virginia file suit to block construction on Trump's proposed arch
Summary
Washington, D.C., and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit seeking to temporarily block construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed Triumphal Arch. They argue the project needs congressional authorization and could harm traffic, the environment, security, and emergency preparations. The National Capital Planning Commission is expected to vote on the design on Thursday, and the administration has said construction could begin that day if it approves the plans.Key Facts
- The District of Columbia and Virginia jointly filed the lawsuit on Saturday.
- The suit asks a judge for a temporary restraining order against construction.
- The two governments argue that the arch cannot legally proceed without congressional authorization.
- The National Capital Planning Commission is expected to vote on the design on Thursday.
- The Trump administration has said construction could begin on Thursday if the commission approves the design.
- The Interior Department submitted final plans for the arch to the commission earlier this month.
- The proposed arch would stand at a traffic circle near Memorial Bridge and be more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.
- Veterans have filed a separate lawsuit challenging the project, citing its effects on visits to Arlington National Cemetery.
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