Demonstrators stand at Memorial Circle to protest President Trump

A judge blocks construction of Trump’s arch moments after it won federal approval

Demonstrators stand inside Memorial Circle to protest President Trump's proposed arch during the National Capital Planning Commission meeting on Thursday night.

Demonstrators stand at Memorial Circle to protest President Trump’s proposed arch on Thursday night as a federal panel heard hours of testimony from concerned citizens. It voted to approve the structure. Tom Brenner/Getty Images

Tom Brenner/Getty Images

A federal judge blocked construction of President Trump’s arch, stopping work the administration had hoped to begin immediately. 

Just before midnight Friday, District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an order — finalized and made public minutes later –

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