Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting redevelopment work at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. The project, championed by President Donald Trump, faces legal challenges from local groups concerned about the site's character and public accessibility.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of presidential development projects, public land use, and legal oversight in the nation's capital.
Washington A federal judge on Saturday (November 14, 2026) ordered a temporary stop to any work at a historic Washington public golf course not far from the White House, blocking for now President Donald Trump's push to redevelop the site along the Potomac River into a championship-level venue. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the temporary restraining order before the East Potomac Golf Links was due to close on Sunday (November 15) for 15 months. Mr. Trump had announced work would begin that day despite the legal challenge initiated against the project in February by the DC Preservation League and two local golfers. U.S. judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project U.S.
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