Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed a request with a federal judge to overturn a previous court ruling that halted construction of a proposed White House ballroom. The request follows a shooting incident that occurred Saturday at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

The proposed ballroom project carries a $400 million price tag and would encompass 90,000 square feet. President Trump and his allies have renewed their push for the facility in the aftermath of Saturday's shooting incident.

Congressional Republicans have expressed security concerns about current arrangements for high-profile events. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) suggested Monday that the United States may have reached a point where it is no longer advisable for the president and other senior officials to attend events in the same venue.

Democratic lawmakers have offered mixed reactions to the renewed ballroom proposal. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) criticized the push, characterizing it as an attempt to appease President Trump using taxpayer funds. However, Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) indicated Monday that lawmakers "can discuss" the need for the new facility.

The ballroom construction had been previously blocked by a federal judge's ruling, though the specific legal grounds for that decision were not detailed in available reports. The Acting Attorney General's request represents an effort to resume the project through the court system.