Judge admonishes Trump administration over plans for Washington, DC, golf course

A federal judge has blocked key parts of President Donald Trump’s plan to convert the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-style course. According to Sportico, the judge found too many contradictions between assurances provided in testimony by federal officials. The court has barred further tree removal and is requiring advance notice before any irreversible changes are made to the course, according to NPR, Sportico, and Times of India. The Times of India noted that at least 400 trees have already been cut down.

Despite the judicial order, President Trump maintains that the redevelopment will proceed as scheduled. The Times of India reports that the president plans to close the 106-year-old course on November 15. NPR reports that the administration intends to appeal the judge's decision.

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