The Supreme Court has granted the Trump administration's request to proceed with the construction of a new ballroom at the White House East Wing. In an unsigned opinion issued Monday, the court allowed the project to move forward as litigation surrounding it continues.
This decision all but ensures that the building will be substantially completed before any final judgments or appeals are resolved. The court did not issue a full opinion on the merits of the case, instead allowing the construction to proceed under the administration's request while legal challenges are ongoing.
The specifics of the ongoing litigation were not detailed in the court's brief order. The construction project is part of broader renovations and improvements planned for the executive mansion.