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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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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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