Judge Weighs Blocking Trump's Triumphal Arch Construction
A federal judge on Friday weighed whether to block President Donald Trump's planned 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery. She pressed government lawyers on a new national security rationale.
Three Vietnam veterans and a historic preservationist sued in February.
Plaintiffs argue Congress never authorized the arch on Memorial Circle.
2,000 to 22,000 daily visitors are expected, by government estimates.
Hegseth and Mullin filed declarations describing a drone defense role.
Why it matters: The case turns on standing and congressional authority. A ruling could stop or clear work set to start next week.
The Justice Department cites the Supreme Court's White House ballroom standing ruling.
Chutkan said the ballroom case differs because arch construction has not begun.
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Where they split: Outlets disagree on emphasis: whether the story is the judge's skepticism of the security claim or the veterans' personal stake in the cemetery.
Center coverage, 3 sources: The center centers the veterans' testimony and their argument that the arch intrudes on hallowed ground.
