Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course
Summary
A federal judge extended restrictions on the Trump administration’s renovation plans for East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C. The preliminary injunction bars the government from removing or damaging more trees and requires 10 days’ written notice before making major changes while a lawsuit continues.Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the preliminary injunction on Monday.
- The order bars the government from removing or damaging additional trees at the public golf course.
- The administration must give 10 days’ written notice before making an “irreparable modification” to the course’s features.
- The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers filed the lawsuit, saying the project is causing irreversible damage.
- The judge previously ordered the administration to suspend work until at least Oct. 26.
- Workers cut down at least 400 trees over a holiday weekend, according to the article.
- President Donald Trump said the course would close for 15 months starting Nov. 15, and said he would appeal the judge’s ruling.
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