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Arlington County Sues to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch

The county is home to Arlington National Cemetery, the military gravesite that is central to the legal battle over the planned arch.

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The New York Times· Oct 9, 2:33 AMArlington County Sues to Block Trump’s Triumphal Arch
The Hill· Oct 9, 2:46 AMArlington County sues to block Trump arch after project gets key approval

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Arlington County sues to block Trump arch after project gets key approvalArlington County has filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch following the project's approval by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts in April. The lawsuit opposed the construction of the proposed 250-foot arch, citing concerns about the project’s impact on tourism and safety to local residents. “Using the Arch to store large...

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