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Judge denies bid to halt UFC Freedom 250 at the White House

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Judge denies bid to halt UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
Summary

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit aiming to stop the UFC Freedom 250 event scheduled for Sunday night at the White House. U.S. District Court judge Amit Mehta ruled that the plaintiffs, representing two Virginia residents, did not demonstrate a likelihood of irreparable harm. The lawsuit claimed violations by the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Interior regarding event permits and environmental review. Mehta acknowledged the UFC's $60 million investment in the show, impacting his decision against a temporary restraining order. The Public Integrity Project, which filed the suit, did not respond to the ruling.

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Status Watch
  • •UFC Freedom 250 is set for Sunday night at the White House.
  • •Judge Mehta cited UFC's $60 million expenditure in his ruling.
  • •The lawsuit claimed regulatory violations by federal agencies.
  • •The plaintiffs failed to prove potential irreparable harm.
  • •The Public Integrity Project has not commented on the ruling.
Latest Updates
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Judge clears UFC Freedom 250 to proceed at White House
  • 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show
  • 9:20 PMBBC Sport — Judge rejects lawsuit against UFC White House show
  • 9:20 PMBBC News — UFC White House: Judge rejects federal lawsuit against UFC Freedom 250 - BBC
  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Judge Rejects Bid to Stop UFC White House Show
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A federal judge cleared the way for UFC Freedom 250 to proceed on the White House South Lawn on Friday. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied the emergency injunction, which argued that the event violated National Park Service rules prohibiting special events on the South Lawn without congressional authorization and an environmental review. The plaintiffs…

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The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging the event breaks American law.

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The UFC's show at the White House on Sunday will proceed as planned after a judge rejected a federal lawsuit alleging the event breaks American law.

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