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  1. Excavation for Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington starts within two weeks, with a lawsuit pending
  2. UpdateAdministration will dig at the 250-foot arch site near Arlington without final federal approvals — this issue
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Administration will dig at the 250-foot arch site near Arlington without final federal approvals

Political Guyentist · September 6, 20261 min read

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Three Vietnam War veterans and architectural historian Calder Loth want a judge to halt the groundbreaking now, while their lawsuit plays out.

Catch upwhat happened before · 1 earlier issue

On Sept. 4, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said digging for the 250-foot arch near Arlington would start within two weeks. Veterans and an architectural historian were already suing to stop it.

Who is suingPlaintiffs: veterans Michael Lemmon, Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen, plus historian Calder Loth.2 details
  • Plaintiffs: veterans Michael Lemmon, Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen, plus historian Calder Loth.
  • The arch as planned stands 250 feet, sited near Arlington National Cemetery.

What we’re less sure of2 of 6 claims