Judge blocks construction of Trump’s arch within an hour of its final approval
President Donald Trump's administration won federal approval Thursday to construct a triumphal arch. However, a judge blocked the construction almost immediately after approval, preventing work from beginning. The approval and legal block happened in quick succession, setting up what appears to be an ongoing court battle over the project's fate.
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2 developments- Nov 5Trump’s arch is poised for final approval two days after the president’s election drubbing
- Nov 6A judge blocks construction of Trump’s arch moments after it won federal approval
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Quiet for 5 daysLast development · Nov 6 — A judge blocks construction of Trump’s arch moments after it won federal approval
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15 sourcesTrump's triumphal arch is blocked for now, but a new website highlights the plans
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31 sourcesTriumphal arch wins commission approval despite court challenges
Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of President Trump’s D.C.-area arch
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13 sourcesTrump’s 250 Foot Arch Triumph Clears Key Federal Panel, but Judge Freezes Construction for 14 Days [WATCH]
Judge Temporarily Halts Construction of President Trump's 'Triumphal Arch'
Federal Judge Stops Trump's Arch Project Less Than an Hour After It Was Approved
Federal judge orders 14-day delay on any work beginning on Trump’s monumental arch
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