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White House seeks stay of court order blocking construction of new ballroom
The Trump administration filed an emergency petition with the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on March 24, 2026, seeking to overturn a court order that halted construction of a ballroom at the White House. Government lawyers argued that the suspension of work has left the presidential residence insufficiently protected and poses risks to the safety of the president and his family.
The injunction was issued earlier by US District Judge Richard Leon after a suit brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The advocacy group contended that the $400 million renovation requires explicit congressional approval and that statutory procedures for funding the alteration of a national historic landmark have not been followed.
White House officials dismissed those claims as legally unfounded, saying the president has full authority to carry out renovations of his residence. The administration has 14 days to file an appeal asking the appeals court to stay the district court’s order. White House lawyers also questioned the National Trust’s standing to bring the case.
The project involves reconstruction work on the East Wing, which has been taken down as part of the current program. The original building dates to 1902 and was expanded during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The administration says the initiative is part of a broader plan to modernize key Washington venues and to upgrade facilities for official functions.
Published 09 April 2026
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