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Judge temporarily blocks construction of Trump’s proposed arch

The ruling delays work on a 250-foot monument in Washington that the administration had said could begin this week.

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The brief

  • ■A federal judge ordered a 14-day pause before work can begin.
  • ■The National Capital Planning Commission approved the arch by an 8-4 vote.
  • ■The project near Arlington National Cemetery faces several lawsuits.

Why it matters

The decision affects a high-profile federal project in the nation’s capital and a dispute over how Washington’s historic landscape should change.

The full story

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered a 14-day pause before construction can start on the proposed arch in Washington. The ruling came after the National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 on Thursday to approve the project.

The administration has described the 250-foot arch as a tribute to U.S. history and veterans ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary. Opponents say it would obstruct views of Arlington National Cemetery. Several lawsuits challenge the project, and the White House said it expects to prevail in court.

Topics

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Sources

  • BBC News
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