A divided U.S. Supreme Court allowed construction of President Trump’s White House ballroom to continue after ruling that the National Trust for Historic Preservation lacked standing. Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck said the decision could affect separation-of-powers disputes beyond the project.
WHO:Stephen Vladeck
WHAT:Vladeck discusses how the Supreme Court’s standing ruling on the White House ballroom could set a broader separation-of-powers precedent.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The Supreme Court ruled that the National Trust for Historic Preservation lacked standing to challenge the White House ballroom construction, prompting separation-of-powers concerns about how presidents spend money Congress has not appropriated.
