Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a lower‑court injunction that had halted former President Donald J. Trump’s proposed ballroom project at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The stay, granted on Friday, permits construction to resume while the Court reviews the merits of the case, which centers on alleged violations of the National Historic Preservation Act and local zoning ordinances. Justice Elena Kagan, writing for the majority, noted that the parties have not yet demonstrated “irreparable harm” that would justify a permanent block. Trump’s legal team hailed the decision as a “victory for property rights,” while preservationists vowed to continue their legal challenge. The construction, estimated at $150 million, is slated to include a 2,500‑seat ballroom intended for private events and fundraisers.
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