Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s Plan to Close East Potomac Park for Golf Course Construction
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from closing East Potomac Park in Washington D.C., delaying the planned construction of a golf course for at least two weeks.
Baton Rouge, LA, November 14, 2026 — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, halting the Trump administration’s plans to close East Potomac Park in Washington D.C. The decision delays the commencement of construction for a planned golf course.
The temporary block means that the park will remain open, and the construction project has been put on hold for a minimum of two weeks. The specific details regarding the plaintiff or plaintiffs who sought the injunction, as well as the precise legal reasoning provided by the federal judge for issuing the order, were not immediately available.
The planned golf course development was contingent upon the closure of East Potomac Park. This temporary restraining order will prevent any actions related to the closure or the initiation of construction activities for the golf course during the specified period. The future of the project remains uncertain pending further court proceedings.
The judge’s order provides a brief reprieve for those who oppose the closure or the golf course development. The duration of the delay is set at least two weeks, after which the court may issue further rulings or the administration may seek to lift the injunction. Further information regarding the court’s decision and the next steps in the legal process is expected.
Story summarized from the original created by Sophie Brams on thehill.com, see more information here.
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