Supreme court lets Trump keep building White House ballroom
For now, brushing aside conclusions by two lower courts that he is probably violating the law.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump may continue construction on a ballroom project. According to a White House spokesperson, Driscoll has been "extremely successful" in implementing the president's agenda, displaying exceptional leadership skills during military missions and strengthening the readiness of the military.
The court overturned a temporary order by Chief Justice John Roberts. The legal dispute is now proceeding through the lower courts. However, according to court documents, significant parts of the project could be completed within a few months, much faster than a typical court process. The government turned to the Supreme Court after federal courts halted the construction, believing congressional approval was required for the project.
Despite growing criticism, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is advancing with the procurement of electroshock gloves, amounting to approximately $16.7 million (14.3 million euros). The order was awarded to a company from the U.S. state of Kentucky, based on publicly available documents. A total of 6,000 of these so-called "de-escalation devices" are to be procured, which critics view as a dangerous tool.
The agency justifies the purchase, stating that with the new equipment, stronger or even lethal force would be used less often, potentially enhancing the safety of officials and the public, according to the announcement.
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