Judge to rule on lawsuit challenging UFC White House event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:02 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
A federal lawsuit aims to block the UFC event scheduled at the White House on June 14. Plaintiffs are seeking a temporary restraining order, alleging that the event is an inappropriate use of national monuments. The case was filed on June 6 and has prompted filings from both sides. Judge Amit Mehta can now decide on the emergency application or schedule hearings following the latest submissions.
- •Lawsuit filed on June 6 seeks to halt UFC Freedom 250 event.
- •Plaintiffs argue event misuses the Lincoln Memorial and other sites.
- •Defendants, including the National Park Service, oppose the lawsuit.
- •Judge Mehta is now poised to make a ruling or schedule hearings.
- •Event is planned for Sunday, June 14 at the White House.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Judge can rule on lawsuit over UFC White House event with filings in
"Plaintiffs in the lawsuit over the UFC event set to be held at the White House June 14 filed a reply that allows the judge to rule when he's ready.
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