A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf course

Oct 13, 2026 · Rachel Treisman

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A judge blocks the government's tree-clearing spree at a municipal D.C. golf course

The Trump administration abruptly cut down more than 400 trees at Washington, D.C.

Locals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D.C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice.

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