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Judge Blocks Trump Tree-Cutting at East Potomac Golf Links

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC · How we work

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Judge Reyes Blocks Tree-cutting

District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration’s tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links.
The agency removed about 430 trees on Oct. 10 and said up to 529 were cut that weekend.
Reyes said the government’s conduct cost its credibility and accused officials of deception.
The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers sued, alleging violations of environmental statutes.
Reyes kept the injunction until Oct. 26 and demanded three-business-day notice before any modifications.

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Residents Fear Fees

Local residents fear redesign will raise fees and limit public access to the historic municipal course.
Premier architect Tom Fazio met NPS deputy Frank Lands months ago.
No further talks about the redesign have occurred since that meeting.
National Links Trust agreement lets it operate East Potomac until the federal overhaul finishes.
Judge Ana Reyes held the emergency hearing remotely from Istanbul, stressing frustration with the administration.

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Judge Reyes Blocks Tree-cutting

District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the Trump administration’s tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links.
The agency removed about 430 trees on Oct. 10 and said up to 529 were cut that weekend.
Reyes said the government’s conduct cost its credibility and accused officials of deception.
The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers sued, alleging violations of environmental statutes.
Reyes kept the injunction until Oct. 26 and demanded three-business-day notice before any modifications.

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