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Trump's 250-foot arch temporarily blocked by federal judge

Axios·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Trump's 250-foot arch temporarily blocked by federal judge

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a temporary restraining order early Friday barring construction of President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery for 14 days, in response to a lawsuit by D.C. and Virginia. The order blocks construction, excavation, utility installation and road closures. It came hours after the National Capital Planning Commission gave final approval Thursday. The administration must certify compliance by Monday, Nov. 9.

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