A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting down or damaging additional trees at the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., where President Trump has proposed a significant redesign of the public golf course.

Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction on Monday evening, barring further tree removal unless there is an immediate threat to public safety. The ruling comes amid ongoing litigation challenging the administration’s plans to transform the site into a championship-level golf course.

In her order, Judge Reyes acknowledged the broadly unusual nature of the case but emphasized that her decision to restrain an agency from acting at the direction of the president is consistent with legal precedent. The judge also required the administration to provide at least 10 business days' written notice before closing the golf course or undertaking any irreversible changes to East Potomac Park’s landscape.

The injunction aims to ensure that any modifications to the publicly owned park are subject to appropriate review and to prevent premature actions that could complicate the legal process. The case underscores the tension between federal authority, environmental concerns, and public access to recreational spaces in the capital.

The Trump administration has not commented publicly on the ruling. Meanwhile, advocates for maintaining the park’s current status have welcomed the injunction as a necessary measure to protect the historic site and its surrounding environment during the ongoing legal review.