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Judge Extends East Potomac Tree-Removal Injunction to Oct. 26

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended the injunction halting tree removals at East Potomac until Oct. 26.
National Park Service cut 430 trees at the East Potomac Golf Course over the Columbus Day weekend.
Justice Department attorney Marissa Piropato said the cuts followed a 2019 plan to remove hazardous trees.
Judge Reyes rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawyers for giving only hours-notice, violating her order.

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended the injunction halting tree removals at East Potomac until Oct. 26.
National Park Service cut 430 trees at the East Potomac Golf Course over the Columbus Day weekend.
Justice Department attorney Marissa Piropato said the cuts followed a 2019 plan to remove hazardous trees.
Judge Reyes rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump’s lawyers for giving only hours-notice, violating her order.