U.S. appeals court blocks Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
The appeals court placed its ruling on hold for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has halted construction on a $400 million ballroom proposed within the White House's former East Wing. The decision, a 2-1 ruling in favor of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, suggests that the executive branch lacks the authority to alter the historic site without Congress's permission.
The appellate court has put the injunction on hold for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to seek a Supreme Court review. The Trump administration claims the project is essential for large formal events and to enhance the White House's security.
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