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May 4, 2026
Judge Orders Notification Before Tree Removal at Trump's Golf Course Amid Legal Dispute
- U.S. District Court Judge Ana Reyes ordered the National Park Service to notify before cutting down over 10 trees, following a legal challenge from the DC Preservation League.
- During a recent hearing, Judge Reyes indicated she would not issue a temporary restraining order but emphasized the need for communication before any tree removal.
- The judge noted that there were no immediate plans to begin renovations at the East Potomac Golf Course, despite reports suggesting otherwise.
2 Sources
- Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without noticeMay 4, 2026 at 2:45 PM · Independent
- Judge in dispute over Washington golf course tells Trump officials not to cut trees without noticeMay 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM · ABC News