Public Citizen says the arch needs congressional approval
Public CitizenOrganization representing the plaintiffs, speaking through lawyer Wendy Liu
Public Citizen argues construction cannot proceed without Congress.
“The law is clear. Trump’s arch cannot move forward without Congressional approval”
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Public Citizen's clients challenge Trump's arch authority; the administration invokes a 1925 law
Four plaintiffs represented by Public Citizen seek to stop construction of Trump's proposed Memorial Circle arch without new congressional authorization. The administration invokes the 1925 Arlington Memorial Bridge Act and disputes the legal basis for the suit. After an October 21 government notice said construction could begin as early as November 5, the plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction. The government's response is due October 28.
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Counsel for the plaintiffs argues that congressional authorization is required before construction.
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Its lawyer Wendy Liu explains the renewed injunction request.
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The motion asks the court to stop construction while the case proceeds.
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The case concerns constructing the proposed Memorial Circle arch without new congressional authorization. Public Citizen argues construction cannot proceed without Congress.
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Read the full caseFederal defendants cite the 1925 Act in defense of the arch plan
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“In sum, Plaintiffs have failed to establish that Defendants lack statutory authority to build two large columns surmounted by statues on Memorial Circle.”Read statement
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