# Virginia and DC sue to block Trump’s proposed arch as construction looms

https://mins.news/en/item/123909

- The Guardian, 2026-10-31 17:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/31/trump-arch-lawsuits-dc-virginia

> Virginia and Washington, DC, filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch, as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week. Three lawsuits now seek to halt work on the 250ft structure planned near the Potomac River.

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