US Judge Asks Team Trump To Stop Tree Felling At Historic DC Golf Course
A U.S. District Judge has ordered a temporary halt to tree-cutting at the historic East Potomac Golf Course in Washington D.C. The order follows criticism of the government for failing to provide proper notice regarding renovation plans that are part of President Trump's city development initiatives.
Why it matters
This case underscores the legal friction between federal development projects and environmental or historic preservation oversight.
US District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until October 26, putting a further pause on work at the historic DC course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city.Reyes issued the order one day after a tense three-hour hearing in which she harshly criticised the government for having deceived her with its actions over the holiday weekend.At that hearing, Reyes ordered a 24-hour pause that could be extended to 14 days if necessary.
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