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Judge Blocks Immediate Closure of East Potomac Park for Trump Golf Project
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from closing East Potomac Park in Washington, citing concerns the closure was aimed at starting a championship golf course transformation.
- President Trump had planned to close the municipal golf course and park for renovations beginning Sunday, but the court ruling keeps the park open for now.
- Judge Ana C. Reyes ruled that the administration is not responsible for operating the course during the legal proceedings but mandated that golf courses, paths, and picnic areas remain open and accessible to the public.
- This decision represents another legal setback for Trump's renovation projects in Washington, which have frequently faced lawsuits.
