"Judge Leon stated, 'It is, to say the least, incredible, if not disingenuous, that Defendants now argue that my Order does not stop ballroom construction because of the safety-and-security exception!' This highlights his clear disapproval of the administration's interpretation."
"Leon emphasized that the entire ballroom construction project does not fall within the safety-and-security exception, reinforcing the necessity of congressional approval for such renovations."
Judge Richard Leon ruled against the Trump administration's interpretation of his preliminary injunction regarding the construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House. The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to halt the project, which lacked congressional authorization. Leon's injunction allowed for safety measures but not for the entire ballroom project. He expressed frustration at the administration's attempt to exploit the safety exception to continue construction without proper authorization, reiterating that presidents cannot unilaterally renovate national landmarks.
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