Virginia and D.C. File Federal Lawsuit to Block Construction of Trump's Proposed Memorial Arch

The District of Columbia and Virginia have filed a federal lawsuit to halt the construction of President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot memorial arch, arguing that the project would cause irreparable harm, snarl traffic, and interfere with emergency services. A U.S. District Judge has consolidated this new lawsuit with an existing one and ordered a joint briefing schedule, with the administration indicating construction could begin as early as next week.