The proposed Triumphal Arch

The case for action

Members are tracking the proposed Triumphal Arch at Arlington National Cemetery, where public and private lawsuits have challenged the project. The proposal calls for preserving the public record, supporting lawful challenges, and monitoring construction activity. Members are particularly concerned that accelerated construction could be used to create a fait accompli—similar to concerns raised about the proposed ballroom—and later shape how courts assess available remedies.