Trump Administration Seeks to Block Lawsuit Over UFC Event at White House, Citing Regulatory Compliance

Summary

The Trump administration is asking a judge to reject a lawsuit seeking to block a UFC event at the White House scheduled for Sunday. Two plaintiffs claim the administration failed to obtain proper permits and violated environmental guidelines. The Justice Department argues that regulations were followed and the event falls under an environmental exclusion. Over $60 million has been spent and more than 120,000 visitors are expected for the event on White House grounds and the Ellipse.