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Appeals court allows White House ballroom project to continue until ...
April 11, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ETWashington – A U.S. Court of Appeals on Saturday ruled that construction on a new White House ballroom sought by President Donald Trump can proceed until at least April 17.A lower court had issued a March 31 injunction to halt ballroom construction, but it also paused that injunction to allow for an appeal. In its ruling on Saturday, the appeals panel extended that pause to April 17 and asked the district court to clarify the order that granted the injunction.The White House has argued that the injunction left the White House "open and exposed" and was threatening security for the building, the president and his family and staff.The $400-million project would replace the demolished East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that Trump has called a defining addition to the White House and lasting symbol of his presidency.The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued in December, arguing Trump exceeded his authority when he razed the historic East Wing originally built in 1902 during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and expanded in 1942 without congressional authorization.
Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Continue for Now
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) - A U.S. Court of Appeals on Saturday ruled that construction on a new White House ballroom sought by President Donald Trump can proceed until at least April 17.A lower court had issued a March 31 injunction to halt ballroom construction, but it also paused that injunction to allow for an appeal. In its ruling on Saturday, the appeals panel extended that pause to April 17 and asked the district court to clarify the order that granted the injunction.The White House has argued that the injunction left the White House "open and exposed" and was threatening security for the building, the president and his family and staff.The $400-million project would replace the demolished East Wing with a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that Trump has called a defining addition to the White House and lasting symbol of his presidency. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued in December, arguing Trump exceeded his authority when he razed the historic East Wing — originally built in 1902 during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and expanded in 1942 — without congressional authorization.(Reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Alistair Bell)Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters.
Court of Appeals Greenlights White House Ballroom Construction
A U.S. Court of Appeals has allowed for the continuation of White House ballroom construction, initially pursued by President Donald Trump. This follows a temporary injunction, paused for an appeal, highlighting concerns over building security and legal disputes over historical preservation.
Appeals court says Trump White House ballroom construction can ... - CNN
A federal appeals court said Saturday that President Donald Trump can move ahead for another week with construction of a massive new White House ballroom while judges consider the project.
