D.C. and Virginia sued to block Donald Trump's planned 250-foot triumphal arch
The District of Columbia and Virginia sued the National Park Service and Interior Department to block construction of Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot arch, which the administration says could begin as soon as Nov. 5. Attorneys General Brian L. Schwalb and Jay Jones say it is unlawful and would disrupt traffic and pollute the Potomac. They seek a restraining order.
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The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit on Saturday seeking to block construction of Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch, which the administration has indicated could begin as soon as Nov. 5. Filed against the National Park Service and Interior Department, the suit calls the project “flagrantly unlawful” and argues that it requires congressional authorization under the Commemorative Works Act. It also alleges violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones say construction could disrupt traffic, pollute the Potomac River and interfere with emergency services. The governments are seeking a temporary restraining order to halt construction. The National Capital Planning Commission is expected to hold its final vote on the arch’s design Thursday.
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- Axios — D.C., Virginia sue to block Trump's 250-foot arch
- The Washington Post — D.C. and Virginia sue to block Trump’s proposed triumphal arch - The Washington Post
- Politico — DC and Virginia sue to block Trump arch construction - POLITICO
- NBC News — Virginia and D.C. sue to stop proposed Trump arch
- Time — D.C. and Virginia Join the Fight to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch. What Happens Next?
- ABC News — DC, Virginia file suit to block construction on Trump's proposed arch - ABC News
- Al Jazeera — District of Columbia and Virginia sue to block Trump’s triumphal arch plans | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera
Verifier’s note
The Washington Post, Politico, NBC News, TIME, ABC News, Axios, and Al Jazeera all report that D.C. and Virginia sued to stop construction of Trump’s proposed arch. The reports are consistent on the central claim and the filing’s timing.