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“Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s plan to redevelop East Potomac golf course in D.C.”

“The Trump administration cannot close East Potomac Park to the public for now, a federal judge in Washington ruled Saturday, dealing a blow to the president’s effort to renovate its golf course.”

Federal judge blocks closure of East Potomac Park; park remains open

Key points

  • A federal judge ruled that East Potomac Park must remain, with limited closures, during litigation.
  • The ruling prevents the public from being excluded from the course and paths pending further proceedings.
  • The judge found closing the park would irreparably harm public use of national parkland.
  • Trump had announced plans to close the park for repairs, including a seawall, amid course renovations.
  • The decision did not require operation of golf facilities, but barred using golf operations as a reason to exclude the public.
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