Justice Department submits plan to close East Potomac Golf Links by mid-November

Justice Department submits plan to close East Potomac Golf Links by mid-November

The Justice Department filed a plan to close the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D. C. , by mid-November after President Donald J. Trump announced a redesign of the course.

Earlier, U. S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended a preliminary injunction that halted tree removal at the East Potomac Golf Course and required the administration to provide advance notice before making any irreversible changes. The judge also warned the Trump administration to clarify its closure plans following a conflicting statement on Truth Social.

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes President Donald Trump the administration

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East Potomac Golf Course, Washington, D.C., United States

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October 28, 2026
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Justice Department files plan to close East Potomac Golf Links by mid-November
Justice Department files plan to close East Potomac Golf Links by mid-November

CBS News • 28 Oct 20:02

The Interior Department is preparing a plan to shut the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., by Nov. 15 following President Trump’s announcement of a redesign, while litigation over the project continues.

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October 27, 2026
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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Clarify East Potomac Golf Course Closure Plans
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Clarify East Potomac Golf Course Closure Plans

AlterNet • 27 Oct 20:38

A federal judge warned President Donald J. Trump's legal team that his recent Truth Social post may conflict with statements made by the Department of Justice, ordering clarification on the proposed closure of the East Potomac Golf Course.

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Federal Judge Extends Injunction on East Potomac Park Renovations
Federal Judge Extends Injunction on East Potomac Park Renovations

NPR • 27 Oct 17:01

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction halting further tree removal and requiring advance notice for any irreversible changes to the East Potomac Park golf course, pending litigation.

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Judge Extends Injunction Blocking Tree Removal at East Potomac Golf Course
Judge Extends Injunction Blocking Tree Removal at East Potomac Golf Course

NBC News • 27 Oct 12:12

A federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to give advance notice before any further alterations to East Potomac Park, extending a prior injunction that bars additional tree removal.

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Federal judge extends order halting tree removal at DC golf course and adds notice requirements
Federal judge extends order halting tree removal at DC golf course and adds notice requirements

CNN • 27 Oct 01:53

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes extended a court order preventing tree removal at East Potomac Golf Course and required the administration to provide notice before making further major changes.

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