US judge won’t block ongoing Trump White House ballroom construction
A U.S. judge declined to block President Trump from continuing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom intended to replace the demolished East Wing. The ruling found preservationists did not meet the high standard required for a preliminary injunction to halt the project at this stage.
The decision allows the White House project to proceed while litigation continues, with contractors allowed to resume or maintain work. The ruling emphasizes the need to demonstrate irreparable harm and likelihood of success on the merits, which the challengers reportedly failed to prove sufficiently.
The dispute centers on concerns from preservationists about the impact and scale of the new ballroom, amid broader debates over renovations at the White House. The case moves forward with the project ongoing.