Judge blocks Trump administration's plan to close East Potomac Golf Links

Judge blocks Trump administration's plan to close East Potomac Golf Links

On November 15, U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes issued a temporary order that keeps the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., open, reaffirming her November 13 ruling that halted the Trump administration's plan to close the park for a golf project. The judge had earlier warned that alleged destruction of documents related to the project could trigger contempt proceedings, and she said an inquiry into the administration's attorneys would proceed, either through a special master or under her own supervision. President Donald Trump responded by criticizing the judge's decision.

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Washington, DC, United States East Potomac Golf Links, Washington, DC, United States

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November 15, 2026
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's closure of East Potomac Park golf course
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's closure of East Potomac Park golf course

CBS News • 15 Nov 02:57

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued an order halting the planned shutdown of East Potomac Park and its golf course in Washington, D.C., pending further review.

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Judge Temporarily Blocks Closure of East Potomac Park for Golf Project
Judge Temporarily Blocks Closure of East Potomac Park for Golf Project

The New York Times • 15 Nov 02:20

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's plan to close East Potomac Park pending litigation, keeping the golf course and park open to the public.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan to Close East Potomac Golf Links
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan to Close East Potomac Golf Links

CNN • 15 Nov 02:10

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes issued a temporary order requiring the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, to remain open, finding the proposed closure likely violated environmental law and procedural requirements.

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November 14, 2026
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Trump attacks judge over East Potomac Golf Links renovation plan
Trump attacks judge over East Potomac Golf Links renovation plan

The Independent • 14 Nov 23:25

President Trump criticized a federal judge who blocked his administration's proposed overhaul of the East Potomac Golf Links, while remaining silent on a recent nationwide FAA ground stop.

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Federal judge says inquiry into Trump administration lawyers over East Potomac Golf Links case will move forward
Federal judge says inquiry into Trump administration lawyers over East Potomac Golf Links case will move forward

The Washington Post • 14 Nov 16:52

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes indicated that an investigation into the conduct of Trump administration attorneys in the East Potomac Golf Links matter will proceed, either through a special master or under her own supervision.

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November 13, 2026
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Judge threatens contempt sanctions over alleged document destruction in Washington golf-course case
Judge threatens contempt sanctions over alleged document destruction in Washington golf-course case

The Independent • 13 Nov 17:40

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes warned that evidence of document destruction related to President Donald Trump's East Potomac Golf Links project could trigger contempt hearings or sanctions.

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