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DOJ asks judge to approve Trump ballroom, citing WHCA dinner attack

DOJ asks judge to approve Trump ballroom, citing WHCA dinner attack

Summary

The Justice Department (DOJ) asked a judge to lift a block on work in the White House ballroom after a shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel. The judge had previously limited construction to underground areas while a lawsuit is ongoing.

Key Facts

  • The DOJ wants to remove the judge’s block on ballroom construction at the White House.
  • The request came after a shooting at the Washington Hilton hotel over the weekend.
  • U.S. District Judge Richard Leon limited construction work to underground areas only.
  • The limitation is in place while a lawsuit related to the project is still active.
  • The DOJ argues the entire project is needed for security reasons.
  • The legal dispute involves the White House ballroom renovation.
  • The DOJ filed a strong legal motion late on Monday.
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