Vietnam Veterans sue to block proposed 'Independence Arch' near Arlington National Cemetery
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Key Points:
- Vietnam War veterans and a retired architectural historian have filed a federal lawsuit to block the construction of the proposed "Independence Arch" near Arlington National Cemetery, challenging President Trump's plan for the 250-foot monument.
- The plaintiffs argue the arch would disrupt a historic sightline between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House, dishonor military service, and pose a hazard to air travel at nearby Reagan National Airport.
- The lawsuit claims the project violates several federal laws, including the Commemorative Works Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act, and that necessary approvals and reviews have not been completed.
- The White House and National Park Service have not responded to the lawsuit, but administration officials describe the arch as part
