2 Golfers, Preservation Group Sue Park Service and Interior Over Takeover of DC Golf Course

Demolition debris from the East Wing at the White House—including wires, pipes, and bricks—was dumped on the East Potomac Golf Links, the suit states.

Golfers play as trucks unload debris and soil from the demolition of the White House's East Wing at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington on Oct. 24, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images

Two Washington-area golfers and a preservation group have filed suit against the Trump administration over its takeover and planned overhaul of a historic public golf course in the nation’s capital, alleging multiple violations of federal law.

The complaint, filed on Feb. 13, alleges that the project violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impact of major actions before proceeding.