Veterans ask federal judge to block Trump's arch unless Congress approves it
Summary
Veterans have asked a federal judge to stop the building of a large arch near Arlington National Cemetery until Congress approves it. The government plans to start construction on November 5 after getting final permits, but veterans say the project lacks legal approval from Congress.Key Facts
- The arch is called a "triumphal arch" and will be 250 feet tall.
- It will be built near Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial.
- The Justice Department says construction could start on November 5.
- Veterans filed a lawsuit asking the judge to block construction until Congress authorizes the project.
- The Trump administration argues a 1925 law about Memorial Bridge allows the arch, but opponents disagree.
- Veterans say the administration did site testing and got some approvals without Congress’s permission.
- The administration admits the arch will affect views along the river but says this is unavoidable.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan requires 14 days' notice before construction begins.
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