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Federal judge halts construction of 76-meter arch planned by Trump

The court ruling pauses the start of construction on the monument for 14 days, despite approval from the National Capital Planning Commission.

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Published November 6, 2026, 07:01 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

Donald Trump holding a white model of a monumental arch. — Donald Trump displays a model of the monumental arch project. Photo: Reprodução/O Globo

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The essentials of this story

What happened: The construction of a 76-meter monument has been suspended for 14 days by court order.
Who is affected: The Trump administration, war veterans, and historic preservation agencies in Washington.
What changes: The immediate start of construction, planned by the government, has been halted for a legal review by the court.

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Sources

Juíza barra “Arco do Triunfo” de Trump menos de uma hora após aprovação — CNN Brasil (accessed 11/06/2026)
Juíza veta 'arco do triunfo' de Trump horas após comissão liberar projeto — O Globo (accessed 11/06/2026)
Justiça dos EUA bloqueia gigantesco projeto de Arco do Triunfo de Trump — g1 — últimas notícias (accessed 11/06/2026)
Juíza bloqueia gigantesco projeto de Arco do Triunfo de Trump — UOL — notícias (accessed 11/06/2026)

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