A federal judge has again halted aboveground construction on a proposed ballroom project. The order stops most work at the site.
The judge clarified a prior ruling that allowed some security-related construction. That limited exception does not cover the broader ballroom project.
This latest decision represents a significant setback for the development. It prevents visible, structural work from proceeding for now.
The legal dispute centers on the scope of permitted activity. Authorities argued the initial allowance was being exceeded.
The judge’s written order explicitly narrows the allowed construction. Only specific, pre-approved security enhancements may continue.
All other aboveground building is now formally prohibited. The site must comply with this stricter interpretation.
The ruling maintains a hold on the project’s primary visual and structural components. The ballroom’s future timeline is now uncertain.
