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Judge Blocks Trump's Golf Course Renovation Plans
DC judge halts Trump's historic golf course renovation, calling it 'unconstitutional'.
In brief
DC judge halts Trump's historic golf course renovation, calling it 'unconstitutional'. US District Judge Ana Reyes blocked Trump's East Potomac Golf Links renovation plans, citing constitutional concerns over tree removal and project timeline. Originally reported by New York Post.
Judge Blocks Trump's Plan
US District Judge Ana Reyes blocked Trump's East Potomac Golf Links renovation plans.
“Rarely, if ever, has the United States Department of Justice urged a federal court not to believe the sitting President”
10-Day Notice Period
Reyes mandated a 10-day notice before any 'irreparable modification' to the course.
“This started as a case about golf. That good walk spoiled”
Trump's Response
Trump called the 10-day notice 'unconstitutional' and vowed to challenge the ruling.
“To have to give advanced notices to a judge who has no expertise in Golf, Architecture, Landscaping, Construction”
Project Details
Trump's design by Tom Fazio would create a single 18-hole championship layout.
“The Course is extremely dangerous to play, in that the narrow and nondescript fairways”
Legal Challenge
DC Preservation League and others sued over proposed tree removal and trail elimination.
“I am not the Lorax. I do not speak for the trees”
The short version
US District Judge Ana Reyes blocked Trump's East Potomac Golf Links renovation plans, citing constitutional concerns over tree removal and project timeline.
