DOJ argues courts cannot stop White House ballroom construction after East Wing demolition.
Justice Department attorney Yaakov Roth told a federal appeals court panel that courts would be powerless to stop government construction projects, even if illegal, once demolition is underway. The argument came during a hearing on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit seeking to halt Trump's 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom project. Two judges on the three-judge panel expressed skepticism about the administration's position.
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HuffPost leads with the Statue of Liberty hypothetical as a symbol of unchecked power; Politico emphasizes the fait accompli legal strategy and the panel's skepticism about executive authority.
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“Trump could also tear down the Statue of Liberty, DOJ argues in defense of White House ballroom”
“Trump Admin Says They Could Raze The Statue Of Liberty If They Wanted, And You Can’t Stop Them”
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