Judge blocks Trump plan to close park for golf project
A US federal judge has ruled a park in the heart of Washington must remain open to the public, after President Donald Trump's administration sought to close it for a planned renovation of a golf course.
A federal judge has ruled that a Washington, D.C. park must remain open to the public, despite President Donald Trump's administration seeking to close it for a golf course renovation project. The East Potomac Golf Links, a public course with affordable rates, is planned to be transformed into a venue capable of hosting major championship-caliber events.
However, an environmental group filed a lawsuit against the project, leading to a temporary restraining order that prevented the park's closure on November 15th. The judge's ruling stated that the closure would irreparably harm the park's users who enjoy it regularly for recreational activities. Judge Ana Reyes had previously blocked the early demolition work, including the cutting down of over 500 trees along the course.
Trump, an avid golfer, plans to put his personal stamp on the US capital by launching various projects, including the golf course renovation, despite local opposition and legal challenges.
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