US Supreme Court permits White House ballroom construction to resume

The US Supreme Court has granted an emergency request allowing construction to temporarily resume on a $400 million ballroom at the White House. In a 5–4 decision, the conservative majority lifted a lower court injunction, enabling structural work to proceed while legal appeals continue.

The lawsuit, brought by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, alleges that the development violates historic preservation regulations. Chief Justice John Roberts issued an order giving the court time to review the administration's appeal. While justices indicated the government demonstrated a strong likelihood of ultimate success, they emphasized that the temporary stay does not represent a final ruling on the legal merits of the project.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau