Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume
Summary
A court has allowed construction of a White House ballroom and presidential bunker to continue while legal issues are resolved. The construction was temporarily blocked by a judge, but an appeals court granted a pause on that block, so work can go on until at least June 5.Key Facts
- A U.S. appeals court gave a temporary pause to a block on White House ballroom construction.
- The original block was ordered by Judge Richard Leon in March, stopping most above-ground work.
- Work on an underground presidential bunker was allowed to continue during the block.
- The Justice Department appealed, saying stopping construction threatens national security and leaves a hazard near the White House.
- President Donald Trump criticized the judge’s decision and said the ballroom is very important for national security.
- Trump announced plans for the ballroom last summer and demolished the East Wing in October as part of the project.
- A historic preservation group sued to stop construction of a new East Wing late last year.
- The next court hearing about the construction is scheduled for June 5.
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