US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
The US Supreme Court allowed construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House to continue. The Court’s 5-4 decision reversed lower courts that had blocked the project, despite opposition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of letting construction go ahead.
- The project includes a new ballroom and a military complex at the White House.
- The Trump administration requested an emergency ruling to stop lower court blocks.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit to stop the construction.
- The Trust argued that President Trump cannot build on federal land without Congress’s permission.
- The dissenting justices said Congress has not given explicit approval for this construction.
- Supporters say the ballroom is needed for events and President Trump’s security.
- The Court majority said the Trust may not have legal standing to sue over the project.
