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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade

Supreme Court allows construction of $400 million White House ballroom to proceed

Chief Justice John Roberts has permitted construction on the $400 million White House ballroom project to continue while the Supreme Court reviews an emergency request from the Trump administration. This ruling maintains the status quo for the project pending further judicial consideration of ongoing lawsuits.

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Why It Matters

The decision determines whether a $400 million federal construction project can proceed or must be paused while legal challenges regarding the project are resolved.

Key Facts

  • Chief Justice John Roberts issued an order allowing construction of the White House ballroom to continue.
  • The project is valued at $400 million.
  • The Supreme Court is currently considering an emergency request from the Trump administration to intervene in lawsuits related to the project.
  • The order was issued on Friday.

Who's Mentioned

personRichard Leon“U.S. District Judge who previously ordered a halt to construction”personD. John Sauer“Solicitor General representing the administration”organizationNational Trust for Historic Preservation“Group challenging the legality of the ballroom project”other8,400“Square meters of the planned ballroom”locationWhite House“Site of the construction project”other90,000“Square footage of the planned ballroom”organizationSupreme Court“Judicial body reviewing the emergency request”personJohn Roberts“Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who issued the temporary order”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”