The judge said he was pausing his order for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal. The judge said he was pausing his order for 14 days to allow the Trump administration to appeal. Leon said the order does ⁠not affect “construction necessary to ensure the safety and security of ​the White House”. Leon’s ruling marks a sharp setback for the US justice department, which opposed the injunction and has defended ⁠the ballroom as an allowable alteration ​that modernises the White House grounds. The Trump administration has said the ballroom will modernise infrastructure, bolster security and ease strain on the ‌Executive Mansion, which often ⁠relies on temporary outdoor structures to host large events.

Source: The Irish Times April 01, 2026 09:45 UTC