US Supreme Court temporarily permits White House ballroom construction
The US Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a lower court injunction, allowing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom to continue while judges review the case.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for construction to proceed on a planned $400 million ballroom at the White House.
In an administrative order issued on Friday, Chief Justice John Roberts paused a lower court ruling that had halted significant portions of the development. The decision grants the justices time to evaluate an emergency application from President Donald Trump's administration, which is seeking to continue work while litigating an ongoing lawsuit brought by a heritage preservation organisation. The dispute centres on compliance with regulatory oversight standards for modifications to the historic complex.
Sources: Der Spiegel, Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF
Sources
- FAZ — USA unter Trump: Trump zieht wegen Ballsaal vor den Supreme Court
- ORF — Höchstgericht: Trump kann Ballroom vorerst weiterbauen
- Die Zeit — Weißes Haus: Oberste Gerichtshof erlaubt vorerst Weiterbau von Trumps Ballsaal
- Der Spiegel — USA: Donald Trumps Ballsaal am Weißen Haus darf vorerst weiter gebaut werden
- Der Standard — Oberster US-Gerichtshof erlaubt vorerst Weiterbau von Trumps Ballsaal
Earlier coverage
- Oct 11, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCUS Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to resume
- Oct 7, 2026, 05:00 AM UTCUS Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to resume
- Oct 5, 2026, 11:00 PM UTCUS Supreme Court allows temporary resumption of White House ballroom construction
- Oct 4, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCUS Supreme Court allows temporary continuation of White House ballroom construction
- Sep 29, 2026, 02:30 AM UTCUS Supreme Court allows temporary continuation of White House ballroom construction
- Sep 21, 2026, 07:30 PM UTCUS Supreme Court permits temporary resumption of White House ballroom construction
- Sep 21, 2026, 01:30 PM UTCUS Supreme Court allows temporary continuation of White House ballroom construction
- Sep 21, 2026, 04:00 AM UTCUS Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed
- Sep 21, 2026, 01:00 AM UTCUS Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to proceed
- Sep 20, 2026, 07:00 PM UTCUS Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to resume