Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC Fight on White House South Lawn

Executive Briefing

• Challenges the Trump administration's authorization of a June 14 UFC event on White House grounds as unlawful
• Plaintiffs argue the event violates National Park Service rules prohibiting sporting events on federal parklands
• Lawsuit cites lack of congressional consent for a towering arch and no environmental review before construction
• White House dismisses the suit as 'obstructionist' and compares the event to other permitted South Lawn activities
• Trump's planned 5,000-seat arena and 85,000 free tickets mark the event as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration