In a ruling issued on Monday, US District Judge Ana Reyes prohibited the government from removing or damaging additional trees at the site. She also ordered officials to provide 10 business days’ written notice before making irreversible changes to features of East Potomac Park while the litigation remains ongoing.
The ruling follows the removal of hundreds of trees from the historic golf course, prompting objections from preservation advocates and local golfers. The plaintiffs argue that the redevelopment could damage a historic public recreation space and raise environmental concerns.
Trump has proposed transforming the facility into an 18-hole course capable of hosting major championship events. The project has attracted criticism from people concerned about the loss of trees, public access and the preservation of the site.
Reyes criticised the government’s handling of the tree removal, saying officials had proceeded without adequate notice despite the ongoing court proceedings.
Trump has rejected the intervention and said he intends to appeal the decision. He has also maintained that the course will close for renovation as scheduled on November 15.
The lawsuit remains ongoing, leaving the future scope and timing of the proposed redevelopment subject to further legal proceedings.
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A US federal judge has barred further tree removal at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links as a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s renovation plans continues over environmental and historic-preservation concerns. A United States federal judge has ordered a halt to further tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, as a legal challenge to President Donald...
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- A US federal judge has barred further tree removal at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links as a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s renovation plans continues over environmental and historic-preservation concerns.
- A United States federal judge has ordered a halt to further tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, as a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s plans to renovate the public golf course continues.In a ruling issued on Monday, US District Judge Ana Reyes prohibited the government from removing or damaging additional trees at the site.
- She also ordered officials to provide 10 business days’ written notice before making irreversible changes to features of East Potomac Park while the litigation remains ongoing.The ruling follows the removal of hundreds of trees from the historic golf course, prompting objections from preservation advocates and local golfers.
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A US federal judge has barred further tree removal at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Links as a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s renovation plans continues over environmental and historic-preservation concerns. A United States federal judge has ordered a halt to further tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, as a legal challenge to President Donald...
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October 27, 2026
