Washington DC and Virginia
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“This project is flagrantly unlawful,”
Washington DC and Virginia · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
DC and Virginia filed a joint lawsuit to halt construction of a 250ft arch envisioned by Trump.
“During the three year period of construction, the Arch project will inevitably snarl traffic between the jurisdictions, produce pollution and stormwater runoff in the Potomac, interfere with emergency services, and pose numerous other challenges.”
Washington DC and Virginia · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
The lawsuit describes anticipated disruptions from the three-year construction period of the proposed arch.
“As soon as Defendants break ground on this project, they will inflict irreparable harm on both the District and Virginia,”
Washington DC and Virginia · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
The lawsuit alleges the arch's construction would inflict irreparable harm on both jurisdictions.
“It should declare the Arch unlawful, enjoin its construction, and ensure that Congress – and the people it represents – have the final say in any new monuments constructed in the Nation’s capital.”
Washington DC and Virginia · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
The lawsuit asks the court to declare the arch unlawful and enjoin its construction.
“This Court should not allow this effort to escape judicial scrutiny,”
Washington DC and Virginia · said 2026-10-31 · reported 2026-10-31
The lawsuit asks the court to prevent the Trump administration from evading judicial review of the arch project.