Judge blocks Trump's renovation plans for Washington golf course

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 01:31 · Archive

A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration's renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction on Monday temporarily barring the government from removing or damaging additional trees on the 106-year-old course. The administration must give 10 days' written notice before making any 'irreparable modification' to any 'forms or features' of the course whilst the lawsuit is active.

Trump announced plans on 18 October to close the golf course for 15 months starting 15 November and redevelop it. The following day, Trump posted on social media that work would start immediately. The court challenge was brought by the D.C. Preservation League and two golfers.

Judge Reyes noted in her ruling that the case had expanded beyond golf into broader legal questions. She wrote that the court 'speaks only for the rule of law' and expressed concern that the government had asked her to disregard Trump's statements about his plans for the renovation.

How it is being reported

• Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in WashingtonA federal judge has agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.Clickorlando · 27 Oct, 00:45
• Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in WashingtonA federal judge has agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.News4Jax · 27 Oct, 00:45

In this story: Trump · Ana Reyes · East Potomac Golf Course · Washington · D.C. Preservation League

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