On June 12, 2026, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled against two Virginia residents who sought to block a UFC event scheduled for the White House South Lawn. The judge stated that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to challenge the event, which is set to coincide with Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday.
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Federal Judge Denies Request to Block UFC Event at White House
A federal judge has ruled that two Virginia residents do not have the legal standing to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn. The event is scheduled for Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday.
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