Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court for White House ballroom project to resume
Trump’s solicitor general petitioned the high court to suspend last week’s decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a stay on the District of Columbia Circuit's ruling that halted construction of a $400 million White House ballroom. The solicitor general made the request to the high court, asking it to suspend the lower court's order, which deemed the project unlawful due to the lack of congressional approval.
The case has been contentious, with historic preservationists challenging the project, claiming it infringes on the White House's historical integrity. The administration argues that the president alone has the authority to renovate the White House, bypassing Congress and courts. The ballroom, which is roughly 65 percent complete, is seen as crucial for national security.
The administration contends that the current construction chaos jeopardizes the White House's safety.
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