Court can't stop Trump ballroom construction, government lawyer tells judge
Government lawyers argued in court that a judge cannot stop the ongoing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, asserting that only Congress has the authority to halt the project. They cited national security concerns and the project's advanced stage in challenging a previous order to cease above-ground work.
Why it matters
This case highlights a significant legal and constitutional dispute over the separation of powers between the judiciary, executive, and legislative branches regarding government projects. It also raises questions about judicial oversight of executive actions, especially when national security is invoked.
Lawyers representing the federal government argued that a court could not stop construction of a White House ballroom because it was already underway and because of the sensitive security concerns they say the structure is meant to address.
The article reports on a legal argument in court, presenting the government's position without taking a side. It focuses on the facts of the legal proceedings.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in