The Trump administration invoked national security in an emergency appeal filed Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to resume construction of the White House ballroom, after a federal judge ordered the $400 million project halted.
Security Breach Or Executive Overreach?
The administration argued the ruling left the executive mansion “open and exposed,” threatening harm to the president, his family and staff.
The legal battle raises a fundamental constitutional question: whether a sitting president can authorize major structural changes to the White House, including demolishing a historic wing, without congressional approval or independent oversight.
Standing, Authority And A High-Stakes Legal Battle
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, halted construction Tuesday and allowed …Full story available on Benzinga.com
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