US Judge Extends Curbs On Trump's Golf Course Project After 400 Trees Cut

A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration's renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation's capital.US District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily bars the government from removing or damaging any additional trees on the East Potomac Golf Course. The administration must give 10 days' notice in writing before making any "irreparable modification" to any "forms or features" to the course while the lawsuit is active."The Court earlier stated, 'I am not the Lorax. I do not speak for the trees.' The Court still does not speak for the trees. It speaks only for the rule of law," Reyes wrote.Reyes expressed astonishment that the government has asked her to "not to believe the sitting President" and disregard Trump's statements about his plans for the golf course renovations."This started as a case about golf. That good walk spoiled.