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National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service, et la.
Date: 03-31-2026
Case Number: 1:25-cv-04316
Judge: Richard J. Leon
Court: United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Thaddeus Heuer, Jack Smith, Matthew Casassa, Gregory Craig
Defendant's Attorney: United States Department of Justice
The Plaintiff alleged that the President of the United States lacks authority to fund the estimated $400 million project through private donations to build the building.
“The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” Judge Leon
the Trump administration notified the court it would appeal Leon’s decision, which the White House called “egregious.”
About This Case
What was the outcome of National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United St...?
The outcome was: The Defendants were enjoined from proceeding with the construction of the building until authorized to do so by Congress. “The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” Judge Leon the Trump administration notified the court it would appeal Leon’s decision, which the White House called “egregious.”
Which court heard National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United St...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Columbia, DC. The presiding judge was Richard J. Leon.
Who were the attorneys in National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United St...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Thaddeus Heuer, Jack Smith, Matthew Casassa, Gregory Craig. Defendant's attorney: United States Department of Justice.
When was National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United St... decided?
This case was decided on March 31, 2026.