US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 11, 2026 at 08:58 PM
US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction
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Judge told to reconsider national security implications of halting Trump’s White House ballroom

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A US appeals court extended the deadline to April 17 for halting construction of a White House ballroom, delaying a lower court's order that paused the project. The extension allows the Trump administration to seek Supreme Court review of the initial order, which cited the need for congressional authorization due to the project's transformative nature. The appeals court's decision was split, with the majority raising concerns about the administration's claims that pausing construction poses a national security risk. The Trump administration filed an emergency motion on April 4th to lift any barriers to construction. The original order to pause construction came from Judge Richard Leon on March 31st.

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The appeals court granted the Trump administration a few more days to mount its appeal.

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Judges Millett and Garcia questioned the Trump administration's national security arguments.

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The Trump administration argued that pausing construction would create a security risk.

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Judge Richard Leon ordered construction on the ballroom to be paused, citing the need for congressional authorization.

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A US appeals court extended the deadline to halt White House ballroom construction until April 17.

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