During a recent court hearing regarding the validity of the White House ballroom project, the Trump administration's Justice Department made a controversial claim that actions taken swiftly could escape legal challenges. This assertion left CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams astonished, who described it as 'ludicrous.' When questioned by the judge about the implications of this reasoning—specifically, whether it would allow the Trump administration to demolish the Statue of Liberty if done quickly—DOJ lawyers agreed, prompting Williams to assert that this interpretation of the law is fundamentally flawed. He emphasized that courts possess the authority to enjoin actions taken by both Congress and the president, a principle that has been upheld throughout U.S. history. Williams clarified that while the idea of a White House ballroom could be defensible, the notion that the president could act unilaterally without judicial oversight is incorrect. He reiterated that this is not merely an opinion but a matter of constitutional law and the separation of powers.