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U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project

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On October 26, 2026, a U.S. federal judge ordered a halt to tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C., after hundreds of trees were cut down as part of President Donald Trump’s golf course renovation project. The judge issued an injunction against further destruction and required ten days’ notice before any modifications can be made, pending the resolution of ongoing litigation. Over 500 trees have already been felled since construction began despite opposition from environmental groups and local golf enthusiasts who value the historic public course.
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On October 26, 2026, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from removing or damaging additional trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., after hundreds of trees were cut down as part of President Trump's golf course renovation project. The judge ordered the government to provide ten business days' written notice before making any modifications to the park pending further litigation. This ruling followed weeks of controversy and a federal lawsuit filed by the DC Preservation League arguing that the tree removal violated environmental laws.

On October 30, Judge Reyes escalated the case by ordering an ethics inquiry into potential misconduct by Justice Department officials involved in the golf course dispute. The judge specifically asked whether government lawyers had misled the court about Trump's plans for renovations and requested a formal investigation into any ethical violations committed before her ruling. This development intensified the legal battle over President Trump’s efforts to reshape the public golf course in Washington, D.C., which has been met with strong opposition from environmentalists and local residents concerned about preservation of historical landmarks.

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"The Court ENJOINS defendants from removing or damaging additional trees on East Potomac Golf Course and ORDERS them to provide ten business days' written advance notice before making any irreparable modification to any forms or features of East Potomac Park, pending the outcome of this litigation," District Judge Ana Reyes wrote in Monday's 70-page order.
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🔮 "The Government felled hundreds of trees from the East Potomac Golf Course without real notice, even though it knew of the scheduled removal at least a week prior," Ms. Reyes said, adding that they were "healthy, nonhazardous trees." Mr. Trump said this month that construction was set to start in November on the 18-hole course.
2026-10-29 · The Hindu
U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project · assertive framing

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A U.S. federal judge ruled on Monday (October 26, 2026) to halt tree-cutting at a public golf course in the heart of the capital, after hundreds of trees were felled in Donald Trump's pet project. asserted
hundreds → rule → project
An avid golfer who owns courses around the world, the U.S. President has called for Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, a public course with affordable rates, to be remodelled into a facility capable of hosting major championship-calibre events. asserted
Links → own → events
The early demolition for the overhaul had charged ahead despite an environmental group's lawsuit, and opposition from local golfers who argue the 100-year-old course is a rare spot where they can affordably play the sport. asserted
they → charge → sport
"The Court ENJOINS defendants from removing or damaging additional trees on East Potomac Golf Course and ORDERS them to provide ten business days' written advance notice before making any irreparable modification to any forms or features of East Potomac Park, pending the outcome of this litigation," District Judge Ana Reyes wrote in Monday's 70-page order. asserted
Reyes → enjoin → order
"The Government felled hundreds of trees from the East Potomac Golf Course without real notice, even though it knew of the scheduled removal at least a week prior," Ms. Reyes said, adding that they were "healthy, nonhazardous trees." Mr. Trump said this month that construction was set to start in November on the 18-hole course. asserted
construction → fell → course
He insisted on Monday that the site would close for renovation as scheduled, on November 15, and pledged to appeal Ms. Reyes' decision. asserted
site → insist → decision
"The judge has absolutely no right to hold up this very important and beautiful Project," Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social. asserted
Trump → have → Social
More than 500 trees have already been cut down, the judge wrote. asserted
judge → cut → ?
The court "does not speak for the trees," Ms. Reyes wrote in her order, in reference to the Dr. Seuss book The Lorax. asserted
Reyes → speak → book
"It speaks only for the rule of law," she said. asserted
she → speak → law
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