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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue

Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a temporary stay allowing the Trump administration to proceed with the construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House. This decision pauses a lower court injunction that had ordered a halt to above-ground construction, pending further review by the Supreme Court.

The project, which involves the demolition of the White House East Wing, has faced intense legal opposition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The organization argues that the administration is attempting to bypass Congressional authorization and avoid judicial review, asserting that such significant alterations to a national landmark require explicit permission from Congress.

The administration maintains that the project is essential for national security, describing it as an integrated complex that includes an underground military bunker, medical facilities, and other security features. Officials noted that the project is approximately 65 percent complete, with crews working up to 20 hours a day, seven days a week. They argue that halting work at this stage would cause significant practical and structural issues.

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Donald Trump · John Roberts · National Trust for Historic Preservation · Supreme Court of the United States · U.S. Supreme Court · White House

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