Lawsuit seeks to halt UFC Freedom 250 at White House next weekend

A federal lawsuit aims to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House. Filed by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of two Virginia residents, the suit alleges violations of federal law regarding the use of public land for a private, for-profit sporting event. The complaint claims the Department of Interior and National Park Service failed to obtain necessary approvals and conduct an environmental review for construction already in progress. UFC head Dana White states the organization plans to spend $60 million on the event. A ruling on the lawsuit is expected within the week.

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