A recent court decision has allowed construction to continue on a new ballroom at the White House. The decision came after a preservation group attempted to halt the project. The court rejected the group's challenge, with a 5-4 vote. The majority concluded that the preservation group likely lacked the legal right to challenge the project.

The decision did not address the legality of the ballroom project itself. Further details on the decision and the project are available. The court's ruling enables the project to move forward, despite opposition from the preservation group.