The Supreme Court has permitted the continuation of construction on a White House ballroom while it reviews the legality of the project. Chief Justice John Roberts issued the ruling just before a lower court injunction was set to take effect. Lower courts had previously ruled that President Trump could not unilaterally alter federal property without Congressional approval. The administration contends that the ballroom is necessary for national security and that any delay could jeopardize the president's safety. Trump's legal team argued that the construction, which includes bomb shelters, is built with materials that would be difficult to deconstruct. The National Trust Preservation Committee filed a lawsuit in December, claiming the president exceeded his authority. A federal appeals court had previously voted to halt the project, but Trump has been appealing that decision. Currently, the construction is reported to be about 65 percent complete.
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Supreme Court Allows Continuation of White House Ballroom Construction
The Supreme Court has ruled that construction on a White House ballroom can continue while it considers the legality of the project. This decision follows previous lower court rulings that found President Trump could not alter federal property without Congressional approval. The administration argues that the ballroom is a national security necessity.
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