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The Trump administration has asked a federal judge to reject a legal challenge seeking to stop a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House South Lawn, arguing that the event is lawful and that opponents waited too long to file their lawsuit.
Two residents from the Washington, D.C., area filed a request for a temporary restraining order to block the June 14 event, known as “UFC Freedom 250.” The plaintiffs claim that sporting events are prohibited on the White House grounds and argue that the large octagon-shaped arena being constructed for the event lacks the congressional approval they believe is required.
In response, the administration told U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta that the challengers failed to demonstrate any actual harm resulting from the event. Government attorneys argued that the plaintiffs are unlikely to succeed in court because they have not shown a legal basis for stopping the fight card.
According to court filings, the administration stated that those who oppose the event could simply avoid watching it rather than seeking judicial intervention. Officials also argued that the White House South Lawn has hosted various public events in the past and that existing regulations do not prohibit such gatherings.
The highly publicized UFC event is scheduled to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebration. Plans include matches inside a 92-foot-tall octagon structure, while fighter weigh-ins are expected to take place at the Lincoln Memorial.
The lawsuit alleges that the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior unlawfully approved the event and seeks to overturn that authorization. Plaintiffs argue that national landmarks and public spaces should not be used for private commercial purposes.
The dispute has attracted national attention due to Trump’s long-standing relationship with UFC. The connection dates back to the early 2000s, when Trump hosted UFC events at the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. UFC CEO Dana White remains one of Trump’s closest political allies.
The court’s decision could determine whether the UFC Freedom 250 event proceeds as planned on one of America’s most recognizable public grounds.
