Washington DC circuit court of appeals
Coverage of Washington DC circuit court of appeals in the Nexus archive.
- No court has authority to block Trump’s White House ballroom, DoJ lawyer says
The Trump administration has requested the DC circuit court of appeals to overturn a lower court decision blocking construction of a $400m White House ballroom. A Department of Justice lawyer argued no court has authority to halt the project, stating only Congress could intervene, while construction of an underground secure bunker is permitted amid ongoing disputes.
- Young Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protections
Eighteen American youth are suing the Trump administration to halt the repeal of a scientific finding that underpins US climate regulations, alleging it infringes upon their rights to life and liberty. The suit was filed in the Washington DC circuit court of appeals. The plaintiffs claim the move worsens planet-warming and toxic pollution.