Judge Clears the Way for Removal of Confederate Memorial at Arlington Cemetery

A federal judge has ruled that the removal of a Confederate memorial at Arlington National Cemetery can proceed, overturning a temporary restraining order issued the day before. The lawsuit, filed by a group called Defend Arlington, accused the Army of violating regulations in seeking a hasty removal of the memorial. The judge stated that the court's role was not to resolve the debate surrounding the memorial but to decide on relevant case law and administrative direction. The removal process will now resume immediately, with the cemetery ensuring the protection of surrounding graves and headstones.