Could a Federal Lawsuit Stop the UFC Fight at White House on Trump’s Birthday? Here’s What to Know

A win on these grounds would be incredibly hard to come by, according to experts.

The National Park Service essentially falls under the control of the President, says Pierce, “so if there’s a rule that gets in the way of this, they can change the rule.” 

Construction of the UFC cage is well underway, with the White House’s official social media account posting an updated promotional video on Sunday.

“One week away. UFC X White House. Buckle up. It’s about to go down,” the post read.

The complaint asks the court to “temporarily restrain, preliminarily enjoin, and permanently enjoin” the government from allowing the event to use both the South Lawn and the Lincoln Memorial.

An Administration official has dismissed the legal challenge as “obstructionist, baseless, and dilatory,” insisting this event is “no different than the various other White House-hosted events on the South Lawn.”

The case is the latest legal challenge involving construction projects associated with the Trump Administration.