DOJ slams last-minute lawsuit trying to stop UFC White House event
The Trump administration urged a federal judge to toss a last-minute lawsuit filed by a left-wing activist group seeking to block the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit aiming to block the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
- The lawsuit was filed by the Public Integrity Project, a left-wing activist group, and two Virginia residents.
- The DOJ argues the lawsuit's last-minute filing is inexcusable and unfairly harms the event and its participants.
- The event is scheduled for Sunday on the South Lawn, with weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial.
- The lawsuit alleges the events violate NPS regulations and burden taxpayers.
- The DOJ contends NPS regulations do not prohibit the UFC activities.
- The Public Integrity Project has a history of filing lawsuits against Trump administration actions.
- U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta is assigned to the case.