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Judge Bars Trump Admin From Building Arch Near Arlington Cemetery

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 48 hours' notice before starting work on a proposed arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

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US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the Trump administration to provide 48 hours' notice before engaging in any activity at the site of a proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, except for work to identify underground cultural artifacts. [1] On 2026-04-04, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the Trump administration to notify the court at least 48 hours before conducting any construction or preparation activities at the proposed arch site, excluding archaeological surveys. [2] Lawyers for a group of three military veterans and an architectural historian filed a request for a temporary restraining order, stating the administration has no legal basis for the construction work and that the arch violates federal law. [3] The US Interior Department announced plans to move forward with work on the 250-foot (76-metre) arch near Arlington National Cemetery despite legal challenges and the lack of final approval from a government planning authority. [4] The proposed arch is planned to be 250 feet tall and is intended to be built between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC. [5] The Trump administration previously agreed to a 14-day notice period for demolition or construction work, but the new order shortens this requirement to 48 hours for all non-archaeological activities. [6] The government stated it plans to dig four test pits to assess if any artifacts or cultural materials are present, starting on or after September 21, and to restore the site by October 31. [7] Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated via X that excavation work for the arch construction is expected to begin within two weeks. [8]
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  1. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the Trump administration to provide 48 hours' notice before engaging in any activity at the site of a proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, except for work to identify underground cultural artifacts. · cyprus-mail.com
  2. On 2026-04-04, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the Trump administration to notify the court at least 48 hours before conducting any construction or preparation activities at the proposed arch site, excluding archaeological surveys. · KyungHyangSinmun
  3. Lawyers for a group of three military veterans and an architectural historian filed a request for a temporary restraining order, stating the administration has no legal basis for the construction work and that the arch violates federal law. · cyprus-mail.com
  4. The US Interior Department announced plans to move forward with work on the 250-foot (76-metre) arch near Arlington National Cemetery despite legal challenges and the lack of final approval from a government planning authority. · cyprus-mail.com
  5. The proposed arch is planned to be 250 feet tall and is intended to be built between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC. · KyungHyangSinmun
  6. The Trump administration previously agreed to a 14-day notice period for demolition or construction work, but the new order shortens this requirement to 48 hours for all non-archaeological activities. · KyungHyangSinmun
  7. The government stated it plans to dig four test pits to assess if any artifacts or cultural materials are present, starting on or after September 21, and to restore the site by October 31. · cyprus-mail.com
  8. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated via X that excavation work for the arch construction is expected to begin within two weeks. · KyungHyangSinmun
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