A federal appeals court has ordered a halt to the construction of Donald Trump's £297million White House ballroom, dealing a significant setback to the controversial project.
Court Ruling
The ruling, issued on Friday, August 7, upholds a preliminary injunction that was won by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The trust had sued the administration after the White House's East Wing was torn down last year without congressional approval to make way for the project.
The panel's majority stated: "Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help."
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Next Steps
This decision sets up a potential showdown at the Supreme Court, as the administration may seek to appeal the ruling.
