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Judge Blocks Further Tree Removal at Hains Point Golf Redesign

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a redesign of Golf Links that would replace Hains Point.
The plan would close the park for 15 months beginning November 2026.
National Park Service cut down about 430 healthy, non-invasive trees on Hains Point.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked further tree removal on October 13.
The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers sued the government in February.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a redesign of Golf Links that would replace Hains Point.
The plan would close the park for 15 months beginning November 2026.
National Park Service cut down about 430 healthy, non-invasive trees on Hains Point.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked further tree removal on October 13.
The D.C. Preservation League and two golfers sued the government in February.