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Judge Halts Tree Removal at D.C. Golf Course

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes chastised the Trump administration and ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., after government lawyers said 430 trees were removed on Saturday. During a four-hour hearing, Reyes demanded answers about who authorized the removals and berated officials for failing to notify the court despite ongoing litigation over preserving the historic course.

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city.

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East Potomac Golf Links overhaul dispute

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes has opened a formal inquiry into whether Trump administration lawyers made contradictory or misleading statements about the East Potomac Golf Links overhaul, after 430 trees were cut down and President Trump announced construction will begin Nov. 15.

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes opened a formal inquiry into whether Trump administration lawyers or officials made contradictory or misleading statements about the East Potomac Golf Links overhaul.

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Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf course

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf CourseNYTimes – US
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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic D.C. golf course

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city.

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Politico

‘Furious’ judge halts Trump admin’s tree demolition at DC’s East Potomac golf course

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