Judge denies restraining order request to stop UFC White House event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
A federal judge from the District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a request to halt the upcoming UFC event scheduled to take place at the White House. The Public Integrity Project sought a temporary restraining order, arguing that the event would cause harm. However, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate standing or actual harm from the event. The ruling indicates that the UFC fight card will proceed as planned, barring any weather issues on Sunday evening.
- •Judge Amit Mehta issued the ruling on June 12, 2026.
- •The Public Integrity Project claimed the UFC's stage construction was harmful.
- •The court found no demonstrable injury or standing from the plaintiffs.
- •The event is still set to occur unless weather complications arise.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Federal judge denies lawsuit trying to stop UFC White House event from happening
- 5:53 PMYahoo Sports — Judge denies restraining order request to shut down UFC White House event
"The last-ditch effort to stop the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s tentpole show at the White House has gone up in smoke.
"A ruling was issued on Friday shutting down opposition to the UFC White House card
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:30 PMFederal judge denies lawsuit trying to stop UFC White House event from happening
A ruling was issued on Friday shutting down opposition to the UFC White House card
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:53 PMJudge denies restraining order request to shut down UFC White House event
The last-ditch effort to stop the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s tentpole show at the White House has gone up in smoke.
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