A commission approved on Nov. 5 President Donald Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near the District of Columbia, moving the project closer to reality despite legal challenges.
The National Capital Planning Commission, which is the federal government’s planning agency for the Washington area and consists mostly of people appointed by Trump, gave the green light for the structure. Construction could begin as soon as Friday. But the proposal has sparked three lawsuits, which have been combined into one case.
The plaintiffs have asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to prevent construction as long as there is litigation pending. She could rule as soon as Thursday….