A controversial architectural project supported by the Trump administration has cleared a key planning hurdle following a late-night vote, setting the stage for a potential legal showdown over whether construction can begin immediately.
The planning commission green-lit the proposal late Thursday, prompting administration officials to signal that work could start right away. However, opponents of the project have turned to the federal judiciary to halt the development.
All eyes are now focused on a federal judge who has been formally asked to issue an injunction to block the construction. The legal challenge introduces immediate uncertainty over the administration's timeline as the dispute moves from the planning board to the courtroom.
