Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Removal of Confederate Memorial at Arlington Cemetery

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the removal of a Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. The order, requested by a group called Defend Arlington, blocks any actions to deconstruct or alter the monument. The judge's order will expire on Wednesday night, pending a hearing to determine its continuation. The memorial, which features a bronze woman representing the American South, has faced controversy due to its depiction of enslaved individuals. Last year, an independent commission recommended its removal.