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Judge extends ban on tree cutting at Trump's East Potomac golf project

A federal judge extended a preliminary injunction on further tree removal at East Potomac Golf Course; Trump says he will appeal.

Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 06:23 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended a preliminary injunction barring the administration from removing or damaging more trees at East Potomac Golf Course.[The Washington Sun]
  • Officials must give 10 business days' written notice before other irreversible changes to East Potomac Park.[The Washington Sun]
  • The D.C. Preservation League argues the government plans to replace the course with a championship-style layout; the Justice Department says no final decision exists.[The Washington Sun]
  • Trump says the course will still close November 15 and that his administration will appeal the ruling.[The Washington Sun]

Key facts

  • Judge Ana Reyes extended a preliminary injunction barring the administration from removing or damaging additional trees at East Potomac Golf Course.[CBS News · The Washington Sun]
  • Officials must give 10 business days' written notice before making other irreversible changes to East Potomac Park, according to the order.[The Washington Sun]
  • The government cut down more than 400 trees on October 10.[The Washington Sun]
  • Trump posted on Truth Social that the course will still close November 15 and that he would appeal the judge's decision.[The Washington Sun]
  • Government attorneys asked Judge Reyes to recuse herself, alleging open hostility toward the government.[CBS News]

What remains uncertain

  • The plaintiffs argue the government planned to destroy the course and replace it with a championship-style layout, while the Justice Department claims no final decision exists and the National Park Service would decide.[The Washington Sun]
  • Whether the appeal is filed and whether the course closes November 15 remain unresolved; both rest on Trump's public statements.[The Washington Sun]
  • The recusal request is an allegation by government attorneys, and this story does not establish its merits.[CBS News]

Sources

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