Construction of the underground and above ground portions of US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom will be allowed to continue, an appeals court has ruled. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted an administrative stay after the Trump administration appealed against US District Judge Richard Leon's decision to halt above-ground construction on Thursday. Following the ruling, Trump criticized the lower court's decision, saying it attempted to hinder the ability of future presidents to conduct meetings securely. The ballroom is set to accommodate 1,350 guests and is expected to cost around $400 million, funded by private donations. The initial halt to the project was based on arguments that proper procedures were not followed before construction began, according to a lawsuit filed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Trump's White House Ballroom Construction Can Proceed Following Court Ruling
Trump's White House Ballroom Construction Can Proceed Following Court Ruling
An appeals court has ruled that construction for Trump's new White House ballroom can continue, despite previous legal challenges. The project had been halted by a lower court due to procedural concerns.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has allowed the construction of Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to resume. This ruling comes after a lower court had temporarily blocked the project, arguing it needed Congressional approval. The Appeals Court’s decision permits construction to proceed until a hearing scheduled for June 5. The ballroom project, which includes upgrades for national security, has stirred controversy, with Trump's administration claiming it is essential for the safety of future administrations.
