On January 22, a Foley Hoag team argued on behalf of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation in its challenge to
immediately stop the ballroom construction at the White
House.
In an article from NBC News, the following exchange was
quoted:
“Attorney Tad Heuer, representing the nonprofit National
Trust for Historic Preservation, a group that works to protect U.S.
historic sites, argued that the president does not have the
constitutional authority to
Read the full article.
Read the statement from Carol Quillen, President
and CEO, National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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26 January 2026
Federal Judge Appears Skeptical of DOJ's Argument for White House Ballroom Construction
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On January 22, a Foley Hoag team argued on behalf of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in its challenge to immediately stop the ballroom construction at the White House.