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Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed

Divided Supreme Court rules White House ballroom construction may proceed

Summary

The Supreme Court decided by a 5-4 vote to allow the construction of the White House ballroom to continue. This decision stops a lower court from blocking the work above ground until Congress gives more approvals.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court ruling was split 5-4.
  • The construction is for a new ballroom at the White House.
  • President Donald Trump said the project is needed for national security.
  • A lower court had blocked construction above ground pending more congressional approval.
  • The five justices who allowed construction to continue were conservative.
  • The decision lifts restrictions set by the lower court on the project.
  • Congress had not given additional permissions before the construction resumed.
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