Virginia and DC sue to block Trump arch
The gist
Virginia and D.C. filed a 45-page lawsuit to block Trump's 250-foot arch, calling it "flagrantly unlawful."
The arch would sit between Arlington cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2025The Trump administration unveils plans for the 250-foot triumphal arch.
- Feb 2026A group of Vietnam War veterans sues, arguing the arch would impede on the nearby Arlington National Cemetery.
- Jun 27, 2026A mockup of the proposed arch stands at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington.