JUST IN: Trump-Appointed Judge Halts Removal of Confederate Memorial at Arlington Cemetery
A Trump-appointed federal judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order halting the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
The removal of the statue was underway on Monday before the judge issued the restraining order.
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The Confederate Memorial in Arlington Cemetery is being dismantled today. pic.twitter.com/p7eLTWkChA
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US District Judge Rossie Alston issued a restraining order. A hearing is set for Wednesday.
BREAKING: Trump appointed U.S. District Judge Rossie Alston has issued a restraining order halting the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.
The memorial removal began on Monday but was halted after Alston’s order was issued.