The Justice Department has moved aggressively to shut down a high‑profile historic preservation lawsuit in the wake of an attack on President Donald Trump, arguing that the legal challenge now poses an unacceptable danger to the executive branch. In a sharp escalation, officials are using the recent assassination attempt to demand that the case be dropped and the court fight brought to an immediate end.
A formal letter dispatched on 26 April insists plaintiffs drop their case against constructing a White House ballroom. The department claims the litigation forces the president to attend gatherings at unsecured locations, thereby increasing security risks.
