Virginia and DC sue to halt Trump's memorial arch project

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 23:20 · Archive

Virginia and Washington DC have sued to stop construction of President Trump's proposed 250-foot memorial arch near Arlington Cemetery.

Virginia and Washington DC have sued in federal court to stop construction of President Trump's proposed memorial arch, which would stand 250 feet tall on a patch of grass near a bridge connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery. The Trump administration says construction could begin as early as next week, prompting the legal action.

This is the third lawsuit seeking to halt the project. At the proposed site, a 100-foot-tall structure would rival the Statue of Liberty in height. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is already considering whether to issue an order halting the project while an original lawsuit by three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian is resolved. She held a hearing Friday but did not immediately act, though said she would move expeditiously.

Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones and Washington DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb argue in their lawsuit that construction will cause irreparable harm. They contend that during the three-year construction period, the project will snarl traffic between the jurisdictions, produce pollution and stormwater runoff in the Potomac River, interfere with emergency services, and pose numerous other challenges. Like the original plaintiffs, they are seeking a temporary restraining order.

How it is being reported

• Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to beginPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 31 Oct, 18:07
• Virginia and DC sue over Trump’s arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to beginWASHINGTON — The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.TribLIVE · 31 Oct, 17:05

In this story: Donald Trump · Tanya Chutkan · Brian Schwalb · Jay Jones · Virginia · Washington DC · Arlington National Cemetery · Potomac River

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