DOJ says Interior is planning to close East Potomac golf course by Nov. 15

Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said the Interior Department is developing a plan to shut down East Potomac Golf Links by Nov. 15, CBS News reports. The statement came after a federal judge blocked work at the park.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a new hearing on President Trump's redevelopment plans, The Hill reports. The order followed a social media post in which Trump vowed to go ahead despite her ruling.

On Monday, Reyes granted a preliminary injunction sought by a preservationist group and golfers. The Hill reports it bars the administration from cutting trees. NPR reports it bars the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to the park without proper notice. The New York Times also reports the order prohibits other changes.

In a Truth Social post late Monday, Trump said the project would proceed, according to The Hill. NPR reports he said work would still start next month and that his administration will appeal.

NBC News reports Reyes noted that Trump's social media posts contradicted sworn testimony from multiple government officials. ABC News reports she concluded the administration likely violated environmental laws in its plans for the century-old public course, and that she criticized the government.