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National Park Service
The National Park Service is involved in recent legal and safety incidents at two of its parks. On 2026-10-12, Judge Ana C. Reyes halted a 24‑hour tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links, where the Trump administration had removed at least 430 trees without court notification. The same day, the National Park Service confirmed the death of 24‑year‑old Sahil Jilani after a days‑long search at Abrams Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What to know
- Judge Reyes stopped tree removal for 24 hours pending clarification. Oct 12
- The Trump administration cut at least 430 trees without notifying the court. Oct 12
- Judge Ana C. Reyes halted the tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links. Oct 12
- The Trump administration had pushed for a major overhaul of the course. Oct 12
- Sahil Jilani, 24, was found dead after a dayslong search in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Oct 12
Timeline
- Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 12, 2026
