Judge Ana Reyes issues temporary restraining order blocking Trump from moving ahead with East Potomac Golf Links redevelopment

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump from moving ahead with a planned redevelopment effort for East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, preventing the course from closing on schedule, multiple outlets reported on Nov. 15, 2026.

Judge Ana Reyes ordered the temporary halt before the course was due to close Sunday as part of a redevelopment plan that, according to reports, would have kept the public facility closed for 15 months.

The reports described the order as limiting actions connected to the redevelopment and stopping the closure from proceeding while the court considers the matter. No final ruling was reported in the initial coverage.

East Potomac Golf Links is a public golf course in Washington, and the planned closure would have affected public access to the facility during the redevelopment period laid out in the administration-backed plan described by the reporting.

The case adds another procedural step in disputes over how and when redevelopment measures for public facilities can proceed, with the near-term practical effect being that the course remains open past the planned closing date while the temporary order is in place.

The temporary restraining order remains subject to further court proceedings, including any scheduled hearings or filings that determine whether it is extended, modified, or lifted.