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Residents Sue to Block Trump Golf Shutdown Over Hazardous Fill

5/10/2026

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The DC Preservation League, Democracy Forward and two residents filed an injunction seeking an emergency stay to block the May 3 golf-course shutdown announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Plaintiffs submitted photos of the National Park Service dumping 30,000 cubic yards of fill containing wires, pipes, bricks, lead and asbestos.
They claim the redesign threatens public access, raises maintenance costs and exceeds the skill level of most recreational players.

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The DC Preservation League, Democracy Forward and two residents filed an injunction seeking an emergency stay to block the May 3 golf-course shutdown announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Plaintiffs submitted photos of the National Park Service dumping 30,000 cubic yards of fill containing wires, pipes, bricks, lead and asbestos.
They claim the redesign threatens public access, raises maintenance costs and exceeds the skill level of most recreational players.