Supreme Court Lets White House Ballroom Project Proceed | Anchorage News

0:00The Supreme Court just weighed in on that big ballroom project at the White House. In a five to four decision, they basically said construction can keep moving forward. The majority opinion suggests the historic preservation group suing to stop it might not have the legal standing and halting the work would cause. Serious, irreparable harm. National security officials apparently made a case that the above ground structure is crucial for shielding an underground military installation. They argued that without the planned height and mass, engineers would face impractical challenges digging deeper. This ruling allows the project to proceed, while the administration prepares to ask the Supreme Court to fully hear the case later. The former president was pretty vocal, calling it a golden age moment and saying the building will be one of the greatest ever constructed in DC. He expects it done by summer of 2028 and stressed it's funded by private donors, not taxpayers. He also fired shots at the National Trust for historic preservation, calling their lawsuit

1:00baseless. The head of the National Trust, however, expressed deep disappointment. He pointed out that the ruling didn't actually address the legality of the project itself. He also highlighted the Chief Justice's dissent, which echoed their argument that a president shouldn't unilaterally redesign parts of the White House. Without Congress's OK, Chief Justice Roberts, along with three other justices, dissented, stating the construction is likely unlawful because Congress didn't approve these. Changes to federal parkland. They argue this decision isn't a win for the separation of powers. The case is still ongoing, and the preservation group is pushing for the Supreme Court to take up the merits of their argument. Anchorage News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.