Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump’s arch as government looks to start construction
Summary
The District of Columbia and Virginia sued the Trump administration to stop construction of a proposed 250-foot memorial arch near the Potomac River. The administration has said construction could begin as early as next week, while a federal judge considers a separate lawsuit seeking to halt the project.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones.
- The attorneys general argue that construction could disrupt traffic, emergency services and the Potomac River through pollution and storm water runoff.
- The proposed arch would stand on an island near the bridge connecting Washington, DC, and Arlington National Cemetery.
- Three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian filed an earlier lawsuit against the project.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan held a hearing on the earlier lawsuit Friday but did not immediately issue an order.
- The administration said it planned to seek final approval at a Capital National Planning Commission meeting on Thursday and could begin construction that day.
- A government filing describes an arch with an observation deck, offices, program rooms and a large bronze statue of a winged Lady Liberty holding a torch.
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