Summary
Washington, D.C., and Virginia asked a federal court to stop construction of President Trump's planned 250-foot arch. They say the project was rushed without required consultations and would disrupt traffic, emergency services, and the Potomac during three years of construction.
Key Facts
- The governments filed their request for injunctions in D.C. federal court on Saturday.
- They seek to block site preparation and construction of the arch.
- The National Park Service and Interior Department are named as defendants.
- The proposed arch would stand 250 feet tall.
- A Park Service report from August said the project would adversely affect nearby monuments and landmarks.
- The administration has described the arch as a tourist attraction and a national security asset for snipers and drones.
- The FAA found that the arch would not complicate nearby airport landings.
- A federal judge held a hearing Friday on a separate challenge and indicated she might temporarily block construction.
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