Judge Richard J. Leon
speaker
6 appearances
1 recordings
1 series
first heard Apr 2026
last heard 17 Apr
Judge Richard J. Leon’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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The judge, Richard J. Leon, is continuing to block the Trump administration from building a 90,000-foot ballroom on the site of the White House's former East Wing until the new addition is approved by Congress.
In his ruling, Judge Leon wrote, quote,
But the judge is allowing the White House to proceed with below ground work on a bunker and other, quote, national security facilities on the construction site.
The judge also passed his order until April 23rd, giving the White House time to file a new appeal.
But he also wrote, quote, I have no desire or intention to be dragooned into the role of construction manager.
Anastasia Tsilkas, NPR News.
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