Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump’s arch as government looks to start construction
The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, the environment and historic preservation.
Key points
- The monument has sparked fierce opposition from local governments fearing disruption to traffic and historic views.
- Legal challenges to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting even as its construction is imminent The legal challenges to Donald Trump ’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court on Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
That would make the arch 100ft taller (30 meters) than the Statue of Liberty is from its base to the top of the torch.
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250ft (76 meters) on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with the Arlington national cemetery.
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