Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has raised concerns over a construction project at the White House under President Donald Trump. He stated that the development, valued at $400 million, is ‘likely unlawful’ due to the absence of congressional approval.
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision reversed a lower court’s order that had previously halted above-ground work, according to a report by Reuters. Roberts, in his dissent, was joined by the court’s three liberal justices.
The project has faced opposition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which has challenged several aspects of the construction. Although the ruling does not resolve the legality of the ballroom itself, the order allows construction to proceed while legal battles continue. The administration defends the project as essential for security purposes, noting that it is financed through private donations rather than taxpayer funds.
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