Judge temporarily blocks Trump from closing Washington DC golf course for renovation
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from closing a historic golf course and park in Washington DC for renovations. The judge ruled that the government's justifications for the closure were pretextual and violated federal laws.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights ongoing legal tensions regarding the use of public land and the limits of executive authority in managing national park assets.
Image source, EPA By Tabby Wilson Published 24 minutes ago A federal judge has temporarily blocked the US government's closure of a historic golf course and park in Washington DC.
US District Judge Ana Reyes has been overseeing a months-long challenge to the president's plans for East Potomac Golf Links, which he said would be closed from 15 November for extensive renovations.
Reyes has said Donald Trump cannot close the park or its golf course, but added that his administration was not required to actively manage either.
Trump, an avid golfer, has said his plans to upgrade the 106-year-old course will create "one of the Best and Most Spectacular Golf Courses anywhere in the World". The BBC has contacted the White House for comment.
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