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The administration appeals to the Supreme Court to allow continued construction of the White House ballroom.

The administration is making a final urgent appeal to the Supreme Court to issue a stay and dismiss the case regarding the construction of a new White House ballroom. Solicitor General John Sauer filed a response arguing that the project is required by national security and that judges lack the authority to second-guess presidential decisions. The administration claims that seeking congressional approval would give Congress dangerous leverage over the President and that the project is already 65% complete. Conversely, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argues that the administration lacks unilateral legal authority to build the ballroom without express congressional approval. Brent Leggs, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, stated that the administration is attempting to outrace judicial review. The National Trust for Historic Preservation contends that the construction is an illegal project that could result in irreversible damage to the historical landmark. The Supreme Court is expected to be expected to issue a decision on a stay by the end of the week.

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