Judge extends block on tree removal at East Potomac golf course

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended restrictions on tree removal at Washington’s East Potomac golf course while a lawsuit proceeds, requiring advance notice of irreversible changes. Trump said his administration would appeal and still planned to close the course on November 15 for renovation.

• Reyes issued a preliminary injunction Monday barring the administration from removing or damaging additional trees at East Potomac Golf Course.· 1 source
• The order requires written notice 10 business days before any irreversible modification to the park’s features while the case proceeds.· 1 source
• The ruling followed the removal of more than 400 trees with little notice. Reyes said the government had acted contrary to its earlier assurances.· 1 source
• Reyes highlighted contradictions between Trump’s public announcements of renovation plans and government officials’ representations in court.· 1 source
• Trump said the government would appeal and reiterated plans to close the course on November 15 for 15 months. The DC Preservation League and two golfers are challenging the project.· 1 source