NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 21, 2026Hillsborough
Chief Justice Roberts temporarily allows White House ballroom construction to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary stay on a lower court ruling that would have halted construction on the White House ballroom. This action allows building work to proceed while the Supreme Court considers an emergency request from the Trump administration to intervene in the case.
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The ruling prevents an immediate work stoppage on a federal construction project, maintaining the status quo while the Supreme Court decides whether to hear the administration's appeal.
Key Facts
- Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary stay on a lower court order.
- The lower court order would have required a halt to above-ground construction on the White House ballroom.
- The construction halt was originally scheduled to take effect by the end of the day on Friday.
- The Supreme Court is currently reviewing an emergency plea from the Trump administration to intervene in the case.
- Construction is permitted to continue while the Supreme Court deliberates on the emergency request.
Who's Mentioned
organizationFoley Hoag“Legal representation for the National Trust for Historic Preservation”personD. John Sauer“Solicitor General”organizationSupreme Court“The court currently considering the emergency plea”organizationNational Trust for Historic Preservation“The group challenging the construction project”organizationU.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit“The court that originally ruled to halt construction”personJohn Roberts“Chief Justice of the Supreme Court”organizationTrump administration“The administration seeking to continue construction”