No court has authority to block Trump’s White House ballroom, DoJ lawyer says
Summary
A Department of Justice lawyer argued in court that no court has the power to stop President Donald Trump’s construction of a ballroom and underground bunker at the White House. The lawyer said only Congress could block the project, which preservationists are trying to halt because it began without proper approvals.Key Facts
- President Trump ordered demolition of the East Wing of the White House to build a $400 million ballroom and secure underground facility.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop construction due to lack of required reviews and approvals.
- Construction of the underground bunker was allowed to continue while the legal dispute is ongoing.
- The administration cited national security concerns, mentioning a recent assassination attempt as justification.
- The US Senate removed $1 billion for Secret Service upgrades related to the project from an immigration spending bill.
- A Department of Justice lawyer argued courts cannot stop the construction, only Congress has that power.
- The historic trust's lawyer argued courts must be able to enforce laws and prevent unlawful government actions.
- The case questions the limits of presidential power over federal property and court authority.
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