The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the construction of the White House ballroom, which a lower court put on pause. The administration argues that halting construction would put the president's life at risk and override national security concerns.
Solicitor General John Sauer claims the injunction is 'extraordinary and unlawful' and would give a single district judge the power to decide what construction is necessary for the president's safety.
The Supreme Court is expected to seek a response from the National Trust for Historic Preservation before making a decision on the stay. The administration also plans to ask for expedited oral argument and decision on the merits.
