Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on D.C. public golf course redevelopment
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Summary
A federal judge temporarily barred the government from closing East Potomac Park and its public golf course during their usual open hours through November 28, unless the court orders otherwise. The order delays President Donald Trump’s plan to redevelop the Washington course, while allowing repairs and continued planning.Key Facts
- U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the temporary restraining order on Saturday.
- The order covers East Potomac Park and East Potomac Golf Links during the daily hours they were open on November 14, 2026.
- Trump had said work would begin on November 15 and that the course would close for 15 months.
- The redevelopment plan would turn the public course into a championship-level venue.
- The DC Preservation League and two local golfers filed a legal challenge in February.
- The plaintiffs argued the project would change the course’s character and make it unaffordable.
- The judge’s order allows the government to conduct repairs and continue planning the project.
- The Justice Department said the order does not prevent planning for the course’s development.
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