Federal Judge Halts Tree-Cutting at East Potomac Golf Course
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt tree-cutting at the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington D.C. until October 26.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, October 13, 2026 — A federal judge has issued an order mandating a halt to tree-cutting activities at the historic East Potomac Golf Course, located in Washington D.C. The directive specifically names the Trump administration as the entity subject to this order.
The injunction requires that all tree-cutting operations at the golf course cease immediately. The cessation of these activities is mandated to remain in effect until October 26.
Details regarding the specific parties who initiated the action leading to the judge’s order, or the precise reasons behind the legal challenge and the subsequent judicial intervention, were not provided in the information available.
The East Potomac Golf Course is recognized for its historical significance. Further information concerning the scope of the tree-cutting or the environmental considerations prompting the judge’s ruling remains undisclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by GARY FIELDS, Associated Press on www.mychamplainvalley.com, see more information here.
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