Court case aims to block UFC bout on White House lawn for Trump's birthday

A lawsuit has been filed to prevent a mixed‑martial‑arts event from taking place on the White House South Lawn. The event is a UFC fight scheduled to coincide with former President Donald Trump's birthday. Plaintiffs argue the bout would breach rules governing the use of the White House grounds. They contend that the property should not be used for commercial sporting promotions. The filing requests an injunction to stop the planned fight from occurring. If the court grants the injunction, the event would need to be relocated or cancelled. The case underscores disputes over political symbolism and federal site usage. The court is expected to issue a ruling in the coming weeks.