WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Diamond, Jonathan Edwards) - Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon clarified that some national security work can continue while the overall project is halted.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon clarified that some national security work can continue while the overall project is halted.
Trump responded to the ruling by complaining that the National Trust for Historic Preservation doesn't appreciate his efforts at "sprucing up" Washington's buildings.
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon issued the order at the behest of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The judge said Trump can't build it without authorization from Congress.
Because the executive residence is "likely not an agency" under the Administrative Procedures Act, the preservationist group may not challenge the construction under that law, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon said