Interior Department officials Gregory Wischer and Jessica Bowron will provide sworn testimony at an October 19 hearing to explain how the plan to remove 430 trees was authorized. Previous court testimony revealed that officials sent the authorization for tree felling on October 6, but failed to notify the court or plaintiffs for three days. The administration is attempting to restore the historic golf course to a 1920s "links-style" design, which emphasizes sweeping water vistas and fewer trees.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Judge Bans DC Tree Removal Until Oct 26 over Admin’s Notice Lapses
US Politics7 days ago
The National Park Service must provide three business days of written advance notice before altering any permanent features at the East Potomac Golf Course to prevent further unauthorized demolition. Judge Ana Reyes extended a temporary restraining order through October 26, 2026, prohibiting the Trump administration from cutting more trees at the Washington site. Reyes imposed the restrictions after concluding the government has lost its credibility in the litigation due to multiple misrepresentations regarding the timing of demolition work.
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