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In March, a district court judge granted a preliminary injunction to halt construction, even though the project was greenlit by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission on Fine Arts.
Also, the east wing had already been demolished.
In a statement to NPR, National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen expressed appreciation for the Court of Appeals' swift actions.
A three-judge panel for the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled two to one to allow construction to proceed through next Friday, while the district court further reviews the case.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued to stop construction last December.
It argued the president lacked the statutory authority to undertake the project.
In March, a district court judge granted a preliminary injunction to halt construction, even though the project was greenlit by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission on Fine Arts.
Also, the east wing had already been demolished.
In a statement to NPR in response to today's ruling, National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen expressed appreciation for the Court of Appeals' swift actions.
The agreement resolves litigation from last year, challenging the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services through executive action.
It ensures that grants will continue, workers will keep their jobs, and it puts an end to attempts by the administration to further target the Institute.
Sam Helmick is the president of the American Library Association.
We now can continue to focus on funding our libraries, showing up for our libraries, and promoting literacy and lifelong learning, which is what we're all about.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services declined to comment.
The agreement resolves litigation from last year, challenging the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services through executive action.