# US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump's use of White House ballroom

A US appeals court upheld a lower court's injunction that pauses the Trump administration's planned use of the White House ballroom. The ruling keeps the activity on hold while the legal dispute continues. This decision matters because it limits presidential actions involving a prominent White House venue and sets a precedent for court oversight.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/7/us-appeals-court-upholds-injunction-pausing-trumps-white-house-ballroom?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:27:56 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/7/us-appeals-court-halts-white-house-ballroom-construction?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:18:20 +0000