Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Continue

Why it matters locally: The continuation of construction at the White House directly impacts the District of Columbia as it is a significant federal property located within its borders, affecting local infrastructure, traffic patterns, and potentially the jurisdiction of local regulatory bodies, though the ruling itself pertains to federal authority.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Monday permitted the continued construction of a new ballroom at the White House. The ruling enabled the project to move forward. Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck discussed the implications of the Supreme Court's decision. He identified questions related to the separation of powers that the ruling brought forth. Win McNamee photographed the construction of the new ballroom at the White House on September 1 in Washington. The image depicted the ongoing work for the project.