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Key federal panel is expected to approve Trump's arch while it's being challenged in court
Compiled Nov 5
What happened
The National Capital Planning Commission is expected to give final approval Thursday to Trump's proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington
The detail
The arch would be 250 feet high and is part of Trump's efforts to remake the capital city
The detail
Three lawsuits have been filed opposing the memorial arch
The detail
The commission began reviewing the arch plan in June
How it unfolded
June: The National Capital Planning Commission began reviewing the arch plan · Last week: The government submitted a 106-page plan for the arch · Monday: Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled she must be notified of any planning commission decision within an hour · Wednesday night: The government notified the court of a construction company's application for a special-use permit · Thursday: The commission is expected to give final approval to the arch project, and the judge could rule on blocking construction
By the numbers
250 feet (76 meters) height of the proposed arch · 3 lawsuits filed · 12 commission members · 100 feet (30 meters) height difference from Statue of Liberty · 106-page length of submitted plan
Still unresolved
Whether the judge will rule to block construction as early as Thursday