US court orders halt to Trump's grand White House ballroom project
A US appeals court on Friday ordered a halt to President Donald Trump's plan to build a large new ballroom at the White House. The ruling temporarily blocks construction while litigation over the project continues.
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A United States appeals court ruled on Friday that construction must stop on President Donald Trump's planned grand new ballroom at the White House.
The court's order means work on the proposed structure cannot proceed for now, pending further examination of the case concerning the project's legality.
The White House is one of the most significant and symbolic buildings in the United States, meaning any major changes to its grounds or appearance typically draw considerable public and institutional attention.
It remains unclear when the court will issue a final decision on the fate of the ballroom project, or whether the Trump administration intends to appeal Friday's order.
