Political and Legislative

Arlington County Sues to Block the Construction of Trump’s Proposed Triumphal Arch

Arlington 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 stockpiles of ammunition and as a staging point for drones and snipers, so close to commuters and tourists, will dramatically worsen these public-safety harms and the risk of accidents,” attorneys for Arlington County wrote in a complaint. 

Read more at AP News

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