A US judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel the planned relocation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters from Washington D.C. to Maryland. The decision stems from a lawsuit filed by entities with substantial investments in the Maryland project, arguing the reversal was politically motivated and lacked proper justification. The General Services Administration (GSA) had initiated the cancellation in 2019, citing cost concerns and a shift in the FBI's operational needs. However, the judge found the GSA’s decision-making process was flawed and did not adhere to federal regulations. This ruling effectively reinstates the original plan to build a new FBI campus in Greenbelt, Maryland. The move was originally intended to address security concerns and outdated facilities at the FBI’s current J. Edgar Hoover Building. Further legal battles are possible as the case continues.