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Oct 27, 2026

Judge extends block on Trump's DC golf course renovation plans

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended an order blocking the Trump administration from cutting down more trees or closing East Potomac Park golf course without notice, while imposing new notice requirements on major changes.

Oct 27, 20268 sources

Top claims

▪Government lawyers argued to U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes that the October 2026 removal of over 400 trees at East Potomac Park was connected to an existing 2019 renovation plan
▪U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a 70-page preliminary injunction, barring the Trump administration from removing or damaging any additional trees at the East Potomac Golf Links
▪The preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on October 26, 2026, requires the Trump administration to provide 10 days' written notice before making any irreparable modification or closing the East Potomac Golf Course

People involved

Donald Trump

Subtopics

East Potomac Links golf course plan1 East Potomac tree removal ruling1 Environmental regulations1 Federal agencies1 Judiciary1 Trump administration1 Trump administration legal battles1 Washington D.C.1

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