Vietnam-era veterans

“failed to obtain (or even to seek) approval from the one body that, by law, must authorize the project: Congress.”

Vietnam-era veterans · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

The filing states the Trump administration has not sought authorization from Congress, which by law must approve the project.

“render the arch a fait accompli before this Court has made a final determination whether Defendants' project is unlawful.”

Vietnam-era veterans · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

The veterans asked Judge Chutkan to block construction so the administration cannot complete the arch before the court rules on whether the project is lawful.

“barreled ahead, doing site testing, drawing architectural plans, and seeking approvals from commissions populated by friends of the administration.”

Vietnam-era veterans · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23

The veterans' filing accuses the administration of proceeding with site testing, architectural plans, and seeking approvals from administration-friendly commissions.