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Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive 'triumphal arch'

Trump has said the structure would be turned into a "top grade military complex" housing drones, snipers and ammunition.

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A 14-day pause has been ordered blocking the so-called 'Arc de Trump' project in Washington, DC.

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Legal challenge to Trump's triumphal arch project in Washington, DC

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A federal judge has issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking construction of Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC, hours after a federal planning panel approved the project; the lawsuit challenging the arch remains active.

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US judge halts construction of Trump’s triumphal arch in Washington, DC

A 14-day pause has been ordered blocking the so-called 'Arc de Trump' project in Washington, DC.

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Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive 'triumphal arch'

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Judge temporarily halts building work on Trump’s triumphal arch

Federal judge issues 14-day restraining order on any construction work on Washington monument, hours after it was approved by planning commission A federal judge has halted construction work on Donald Trump’s towering triumphal arch for 14 days, a major setback for one of the president’s most prominent projects in his vision to remake Washington. The temporary restraining order was issued by US district judge Tanya…

Judge Promptly Blocks Work on Trump’s Triumphal Arch After It’s ApprovedNYTimes – US
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Judge Promptly Blocks Work on Trump’s Triumphal Arch After It’s Approved

The judge acted swiftly after a federal planning board led by the president’s allies approved Trump’s 250-foot arch project on Thursday.

A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approvalNPR – Politics
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A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval

The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.

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