Source: Fox News
Summary
A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily resume construction of a planned White House ballroom, despite a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The lower court had put the project on hold, but the appeals court has given the administration a near-term win. The project, estimated to cost around $400 million, has been a point of contention between the administration and preservation groups.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Trump administration has been given temporary relief to continue construction on the White House ballroom. The appeals court has asked the lower court to clarify whether stopping the project would harm national security. The case will return to the district court for further explanation. The Trump administration has argued that the project is critical to the safety and security of the president and White House staff. The National Trust for Historic Preservation maintains that the project cannot move forward without complying with federal law and proper review processes.
The familiar dance of lawsuits and appeals continues.
Author: Evan Null
