Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom
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A federal judge again halted most aboveground construction on the Trump Ballroom project.
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A federal judge again halted aboveground construction on the Trump Ballroom project. This ruling clarifies that an earlier exception made for security features does not extend to most of the larger ballroom construction proposed by President Trump. The decision indicates that work on the ballroom, beyond essential security elements, must cease. This action impacts the ongoing development of the ballroom project.
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A federal judge halted aboveground construction on the Trump Ballroom beyond security features.
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