Divided Supreme Court lets White House continue construction on Trump’s $400 million ballroom
The apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect. Chief Justice John Roberts publicly disagreed with the latest decision, saying the project is likely unlawful because it hasn't been approved by Congress.
The US Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that construction of a $400m ballroom at the White House can continue. The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.
The project was challenged by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, who argued that President Trump did not have the authority to proceed with construction. According to BBC World, Chief Justice John Roberts publicly disagreed with the decision, stating that the project is likely unlawful because it has not been approved by Congress.
The dissenting justices, including Roberts, noted that Congress has explicitly prohibited the construction of any building or structure on federal grounds in the capital without express authority from Congress.
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