Judge Mocks Trump's Arch Security Claim as She Weighs Construction Halt
Summary
U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan is weighing whether to halt President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery. At a hearing, she questioned the administration’s claim that the arch could serve a national security role and said she would rule quickly on whether construction can proceed.Key Facts
- Three Vietnam War veterans and a historic preservationist sued over the proposed arch.
- The plaintiffs argue that Congress did not explicitly authorize the project and that it would affect their visits to Arlington National Cemetery.
- The Justice Department has asked Chutkan to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the plaintiffs have not shown sufficient harm to sue.
- The administration says the arch could serve both as a monument and as a military asset.
- Assistant Attorney General Robert Stander said he could not explain in court how the arch would be used for national security.
- Chutkan questioned possible security uses, including storing ammunition or drones at a popular tourist site near the flight path to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- The administration hopes to obtain approval from a federal review panel on November 5, which could allow construction to begin if the judge does not block it.
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