# National Trust for Historic Preservation

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-01**: Proposed Construction Start — The White House's target date for beginning aboveground work on the new event space.
- **2026-03-31**: Ruling Deadline — Expected date for the judge's decision on the temporary injunction request.
- **2026-03-17**: District Court Hearing — Judge Leon hears arguments from the DOJ and the National Trust regarding the ballroom project.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Judge Rebukes DOJ Over $400M White House Ballroom Project
2026-03-19 01:06:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon expressed sharp skepticism toward Department of Justice arguments defending a $400 million plan to demolish the White House East Wing for a new ballroom. The judge mocked the DOJ's characterization of the massive project as a mere 'alteration,' signaling a potential injunction in favor of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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