A federal judge has issued an order stopping construction on President Donald Trump's planned $400 million ballroom at the White House, halting work on a project that has already reshaped the building's footprint.
The ballroom was set to occupy a 90,000-square-foot space after Trump ordered the demolition of the White House's East Wing last year to clear ground for the development.
The court's decision represents a significant setback for a flagship project that was central to Trump's plans for the presidential residence. The ruling came without immediate details about the judge's reasoning or the legal challenges that prompted the intervention.
The project had drawn scrutiny over both its scale and its impact on the historic structure. The demolition of the East Wing, completed over the past year, marked a substantial alteration to the iconic building that has housed presidents for more than two centuries.
The ballroom would have been among the largest single construction projects undertaken at the White House in modern times. Its intended use and the scope of the renovation had made it a focal point of broader discussions about preservation and presidential priorities.
This injunction prevents further work on the site while legal questions surrounding the project are resolved. The administration has not yet announced whether it intends to appeal the ruling or pursue alternative approaches to the ballroom development.
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