Politics · October 12, 2026
Judge halts tree removal at Washington golf course Trump eyes for expansion
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US District Judge Ana Reyes has issued a temporary restraining order halting tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The order, effective for 24 hours, follows reports that hundreds of trees were cut down by the National Park Service (NPS) over a single weekend. The legal dispute involves a preservation group's challenge to the Trump administration's plans to renovate the historic course. While the NPS claims the removal is part of routine maintenance and restoration of the historic landscape, the court is investigating the timing and authority behind the action.
US District Judge Ana Reyes has issued a temporary restraining order halting tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The order, effective for 24 hours, follows reports that hundreds of trees were cut down by the National Park Service (NPS) over a single weekend. The legal dispute involves a preservation group's challenge to the Trump administration's plans to renovate the historic course. While the NPS claims the removal is part of routine maintenance and restoration of the historic landscape, the court is investigating the timing and authority behind the action.