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Construction on Trump’s White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. Appeals Court says
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. temporarily allows continued construction of the White House ballroom, staying a lower court order that blocked above-ground work. The stay follows a district judge’s halt and precedes a June 5 hearing to review the case.
Why It Matters
The ruling keeps the multimillion-dollar White House expansion on track for now and signals ongoing litigation over presidential property development and executive projects.
Timeline
3 Events
News report: Appeals court ruling and upcoming hearing
April 19, 2026
An article published on April 19, 2026 notes that the appeals court's action permits the project to proceed temporarily and sets a June 5 hearing to review the matter.
DC Circuit Court of Appeals orders stay, allows construction to continue, sets hearing
April 18, 2026
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit temporarily stayed the district judge's order halting part of the project, allowing construction to continue for now and scheduling a June 5 hearing to review the case.
Lower court blocks above-ground construction at the former East Wing site
April 17, 2026
A U.S. District Judge Richard Leon continued to block above-ground construction on the White House ballroom site, effectively halting part of the project.