US Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Monday. It lets President Trump continue building a new White House ballroom.
The ballroom project costs $400 million. The ruling blocked a lower court order.
That order had stopped construction above ground. The court did not decide if the project is legal.
Instead judges only looked at who could sue. Chief Justice John Roberts disagreed with the ruling.
He wrote that construction is likely unlawful. A federal judge's order had caused the pause in construction.
This led Trump's team to file an emergency appeal. The new ballroom will replace the demolished East Wing.
It will cover about 90,000 square feet. Private donations will pay for most of the ballroom.
Klear Note — A dissent is a judge's written disagreement with the court's decision. The ruling addressed who could sue, not whether construction was legal.
Key Terms 4
- Supreme Court The highest court in the United States, makes final legal decisions.
- White House The home and workplace of the US president.
- East Wing A part of the White House building now being replaced.
- Chief Justice The top judge who leads the Supreme Court.