After a dispute with Justice Department attorneys, U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes decided the administration must notify before further tree removal or course closures at East Potomac Park.
A federal judge has temporarily halted activities at East Potomac Park. This decision, delivered on Monday, prevents the Trump administration from removing, damaging, or otherwise affecting the trees in the park without a court order.
This ruling is a notable victory for preservation advocates and local golfers. They have opposed President Donald Trump’s initiative to redesign the public golf course. The judge’s decision ensures that any further alterations to the park will need judicial oversight.

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