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New York · 7 November 2026 · abc7ny.com

Judge blocks Trump's arch hours after commission approval

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A federal judge paused construction of the proposed 250-foot arch for 14 days, hours after a planning panel voted 8-4 to approve it.

Judge Tanya Chutkan barred construction-related activity on President Trump's proposed 250-foot arch for 14 days, hours after the National Capital Planning Commission approved it 8-4 following almost nine hours of public comment. The White House said it remains confident the project will be completed. This is a national story carried by New York outlets.

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