Judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course
Summary
A U.S. judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop cutting down trees at the East Potomac golf course in Washington, D.C., until October 26. The judge criticized the government for not informing the court or the people involved in a lawsuit about the work done over a holiday weekend and required advance notice for any major changes to the course.Key Facts
- Judge Ana Reyes paused tree-cutting work at the East Potomac golf course until October 26.
- The halt followed a hearing where the judge criticized the government for misleading actions.
- A temporary pause was first set for 24 hours but extended after concerns about lack of communication.
- The government must now give three business days’ written notice before making any major changes to the golf course.
- President Donald Trump plans to transform the golf course into a world-class venue.
- The golf course has been an affordable public space for Washington residents for over 100 years.
- Some local people worry the changes will make the course more expensive and reduce public access.
- Trump has already made other changes in Washington, including removing old buildings and deploying the National Guard.
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