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D.C. and Virginia sue to block Trump's proposed 250-foot arch

The federal lawsuit challenges the project's legality and raises traffic, environmental and preservation concerns as the administration says construction could begin in less than a week.

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Proposed arch planned for Memorial Circle in Washington

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Administration says groundbreaking could come within a week

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D.C. and Virginia file federal suit to stop construction

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Jurisdictions cite traffic, environment and historic preservation concerns

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  1. Federal judge signals she may halt construction on Trump’s arch - The Washington Post
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