US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom
But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
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""construction is likely unlawful" because Congress has not approved the project."
— John Roberts , Politician
""pleased" the "baseless" lawsuit had failed to halt construction."
— Donald Trump , Politician
""suffer both professional and personal injuries, including to my aesthetic, cultural and historical interests, if a ballroom of the proposed form and scale were constructed"."
— Alison Hoagland , Activist
Key People
Alison Hoagland is a preservationist and board member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
John Roberts is the Chief Justice of the United States.
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But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that "construction is likely unlawful".
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