Resources Related to the White House Ballroom Proposal

September 01, 2026

The following resources and documents are related to the White House ballroom project. This list will be updated.

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Date

Type
Construction of the White House Ballroom: Frequently Asked Questions Link
History of Modifications to the White House (Annex 1 to Supplemental Brief)
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Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States 8/31/2026 PDF
Opinion of U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. 8/7/2026 PDF
Judge Leon's Clarifying Opinion on Preliminary Injunction 4/16/2026 PDF
United States Court of Appeals April 11, 2026 Order 4/11/2026 PDF
Judge Leon's Ruling Granting a Preliminary Injunction 3/31/2026 PDF
Motion for Preliminary Injunction 3/5/2026 PDF
Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction 3/5/2026 PDF
[Proposed] Order Granting National Trust’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction 3/5/2026 PDF
Public Testimony of Carol Quillen Before the National Capital Planning Commission 3/5/2026 Link
Comments Submitted by National Trust to National Capital Planning Commission 2/23/2026 Link
Comments Submitted by National Trust to U.S. Commission of Fine Arts 2/18/2026 PDF
Comments Submitted by David Scott Parker, FAIA to U.S. Commission of Fine Arts 2/18/2026 PDF
Comments Submitted by Alison K. Hoagland to U.S. Commission of Fine Arts 2/17/2026 PDF
Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief 12/29/2025 PDF
Supplemental Brief in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction 12/29/2025 PDF
[Proposed] Order Granting National Trust’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction 12/29/2025 PDF
Declaration of William J. Bates 12/29/2025 PDF
Judge Leon's Order in Response to Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 12/17/2025 PDF
National Trust for Historic Preservation Files Suit to Immediately Stop White House Ballroom Construction 12/12/2025 Link
Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief 12/12/2025 PDF
Declaration of Alison K. Hoagland 12/12/2025 PDF
Declaration of Elizabeth S. Merritt 12/12/2025 PDF
National Trust Letter Regarding Proposed Construction of the White House Ballroom 10/21/2025 Link

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