Summary
Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued the Trump administration to stop construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery. They argue the project lacks required congressional approval and violates federal height, environmental and historic-preservation laws; the claims have not been decided by a court.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed Saturday and asks a federal court to halt construction and site preparation at Memorial Circle.
- The complaint names the National Park Service, the Interior Department, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and agency official Jessica Bowron as defendants.
- D.C. and Virginia say Congress must authorize the project under federal laws governing commemorative works and construction on federal land in the District.
- The jurisdictions argue that the proposed arch exceeds the Height of Buildings Act’s general 130-foot limit and does not qualify for an exception.
- The lawsuit includes claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act.
- The plaintiffs say construction could disrupt traffic and emergency services and require them to spend public resources responding to the project.
- The National Park Service material cited in the complaint estimates construction would take two to three years, run 20 hours per day and close the south side of Memorial Circle.
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