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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic D.C. golf course

PBS NewsHour October 12, 2026 16 views
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic D.C. golf course

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued an order on Monday requiring a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting operations at the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C.

The judicial intervention targets a historic golf course that has become a focal point in President Donald Trump’s broader plans to remodel the capital city.

The court order specifically mandates that all work involving the removal of trees at the site must cease immediately for a period of one day.

East Potomac Golf Course is situated in the nation's capital and has been identified as part of the administration's initiative to reshape the urban landscape of Washington, D.C.

<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>

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