A federal judge extends a court-ordered halt on additional tree cutting and other alterations at Washington, D.C.’s East Potomac Golf Links/East Potomac Park, limiting the Trump administration’s plans for the public course. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issues or extends a preliminary injunction after finding the government likely violated federal environmental law, according to plaintiffs challenging the work.
Several outlets report the judge’s concerns focus on whether the administration followed required environmental procedures. Coverage also highlights the judge’s reaction to events during the project, including that workers cut down hundreds of trees over a holiday weekend with limited notice to the plaintiffs.
NBC News adds that the judge points to inconsistencies between sworn testimony from government officials and the president’s social media posts. Other reports emphasize the scope of the injunction, including a prohibition on further tree removals and other changes tied to the course overhaul that the president has publicly described.
