A US appeals court has blocked construction of a ballroom at the White House, ruling that the project cannot proceed without congressional approval. The decision, reported by Reforma and CNN en Español, halts work that the court said was being done illegally.
The ruling stems from a challenge to the building project, which the court determined requires the backing of Congress. According to El País, the tribunal found that President Trump needs legislative approval to continue the work. The court's decision effectively stops the construction until that approval is granted.
Trump has announced he will appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, as reported by Yahoo News. The project, which has drawn scrutiny from multiple outlets including Univision, remains stalled while the legal process continues.
The ballroom construction has been a point of contention, with the court's decision marking a significant legal setback for the administration. The appeals court's finding that the work was unauthorized adds a layer of complexity to the dispute, as it suggests the project was initiated without proper legal basis.
Reforma's coverage highlights the court's role in blocking the construction, while CNN en Español emphasizes the illegal nature of the work as determined by the tribunal. The unanimous view across these reports is that the court has firmly placed the matter in Congress's hands.
What to watch next: Whether the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case and whether Congress takes any action on the ballroom project in the interim.
