The US Department of Justice has asked a federal judge to lift the injunction partially blocking the ballroom project desired by the US president. Donald Trump at the White House, stating that a recent shooting near the presidential complex demonstrates the urgency of strengthening security.
In a court document filed Sunday, the Justice Department described Saturday's shooting outside the White House as "a true security warning," arguing that the new ballroom project and its security equipment had become critical to national security.
The US government is also requesting the dismissal of the complaint challenging the legality of the project.
According to authorities, the future ballroom must incorporate modern security systems designed to improve the protection of the presidential site during major official events.
The case pits the Trump administration against opponents who question the president's ability to launch such a project without explicit authorization from Congress.
In April, Federal Judge Richard Leon ruled that Trump lacked the legal authority to proceed with construction without congressional approval. He then ordered a halt to above-ground work on the building.
However, this decision was quickly suspended by an appeals court, allowing the resumption of construction.
The Justice Department now argues that recent events reinforce the need to move forward quickly with the work, especially in the context of heightened security threats around the White House.
The ballroom project has become a politically sensitive issue in Washington, with some critics accusing Trump of using presidential infrastructure to leave a personal mark on the White House.
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