Case: League v. Department of Interior

1:26-cv-00477 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: Feb. 13, 2026

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Case Summary

This case challenges a plan to destroy the East Potomac Park and East Potomac Gulf Course in order to construct a Trump-style golf course, allegedly in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act. On February 13, 2026, Plaintiffs - a D.C. based environmental nonprofit, along with two individuals - filed this lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Parks Service, and their leadership in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs sought to prote…

This case challenges a plan to destroy the East Potomac Park and East Potomac Gulf Course in order to construct a Trump-style golf course, allegedly in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act.

On February 13, 2026, Plaintiffs - a D.C. based environmental nonprofit, along with two individuals - filed this lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior, the National Parks Service, and their leadership in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs sought to protect East Potomac Park and the East Potomac Golf Course, which Defendants planned to destroy in order to construct a sprawling, champion-style golf course similar to those owned by President Donald Trump. Defendants had allegedly already begun taking steps, including dumping fill (loose material to modify terrain) and debris from the East Wing demolition on the East Potomac Golf Course.

Plaintiffs argue that Defendants’ failure to comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and the National Parks Service organics act during the adoption and implementation of this plan constituted violations of the Administrative Procedure Act. Represented by Democracy Forward Foundation, as well as private counsel, they seek declaratory relief, a set-aside, and an injunction of Defendants' implementation of the "Washington National Plan."

This case is ongoing.

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Avery Coombe (2/17/2026)

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Bardwell, Will (District of Columbia)

Carroll, Catherine (District of Columbia)

Samburg, Mark (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bardwell, Will (District of Columbia)

Carroll, Catherine (District of Columbia)

Samburg, Mark (District of Columbia)

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1 1:26-cv-00477	Plaintiffs' Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief DC Preservation League v. United States Department of the Interior	Feb. 13, 2026	Feb. 13, 2026 Complaint

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Last updated Feb. 17, 2026, 7:12 a.m.

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1	COMPLAINT against JESSICA BOWRON, DOUG BURGUM, DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12244857) filed by D.C. Preservation League, Alex Dickson, Dave Roberts. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D- Part 1, # 5 Exhibit D- Part 2, # 6 Exhibit D- Part 3, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet, # 10 Summons to Jessica Bowron, in her official capacity as "Comptroller Exercising the Delegated Authority of the Director" of the National Park Service, # 11 Summons to Doug Burgum, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior, # 12 Summons to U.S. Department of the Interior, # 13 Summons to National Parks Service, # 14 Summons to Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as U.S. Attorney General, # 15 Summons to U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia)(Bardwell, Will) (Entered: 02/13/2026) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Exhibit C View on PACER 4 Exhibit D- Part 1 View on PACER 5 Exhibit D- Part 2 View on PACER 6 Exhibit D- Part 3 View on PACER 7 Exhibit E View on PACER 8 Exhibit F View on PACER 9 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 10 Summons to Jessica Bowron, in her official capacity as "Comptroller Exercis View on PACER 11 Summons to Doug Burgum, in his official capacity as Secretary of the Interior View on PACER 12 Summons to U.S. Department of the Interior View on PACER 13 Summons to National Parks Service View on PACER 14 Summons to Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as U.S. Attorney General View on PACER 15 Summons to U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia View on PACER	Feb. 13, 2026	Feb. 13, 2026 Clearinghouse
2	NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Samburg on behalf of Alex Dickson, D.C. Preservation League, Dave Roberts (Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/13/2026)	Feb. 13, 2026	Feb. 13, 2026
3	LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by Alex Dickson, D.C. Preservation League, Dave Roberts (Samburg, Mark) (Entered: 02/13/2026)	Feb. 13, 2026	Feb. 13, 2026
4	NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine Carroll on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Carroll, Catherine) (Entered: 02/13/2026)	Feb. 13, 2026	Feb. 13, 2026