The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, John Roberts, ruled this Friday that the construction works of the new White House ballroom could continue briefly, while the court studies the possibility of extending the permit long-term.
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To this end, the magistrate suspended a lower court injunction that halted most of the construction of the said project, which was supposed to take effect that same day.
This stated that President Donald Trump was breaking the law by proceeding with the works without Congress’s authorization.
Roberts’ temporary order, just two sentences long and giving no explanation for his measure, allows the project’s works – which cost US$400 million and are 65% complete – to continue without interruptions.
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In response, the U.S. president thanked the Supreme Court’s ruling, stating that “the military and ballroom complex (…) will be the largest of its kind.”
He also argued again that these works are “fundamental for national security” and that they are being carried out “under budget and ahead of schedule.”
“It is something presidents have wanted for 150 years and that the Armed Forces have been seeking for 100 years. Their wish will soon come true!” he pointed out.
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