Arlington County Sues to Block Trump Arch Before Nov. 5 Vote
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 9
Arlington County Sues to Block Trump Arch Before Nov. 5 Vote
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 9
Summary
Arlington County filed suit Thursday against the National Park Service and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to stop construction of President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch in Washington.
The county argues the administration skipped a legally required environmental review and is rushing toward construction before taking the “hard look” federal law requires.
Park Service records already say the massive arch would adversely affect the visual link between Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, including views from John F. Kennedy’s grave, and alter vistas at dozens of historic sites.
A final National Capital Planning Commission vote is scheduled for Nov. 5, two days after the midterm elections, making the lawsuit the county’s bid to halt work before approvals are completed.