Federal judge halts Trump administration work on DC golf course
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 20:02 · Archive
A federal judge has ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington.
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at East Potomac Golf Course in Washington on Monday. The order follows a three-hour hearing where Reyes criticised the government for conducting a massive tree-cutting operation over the holiday weekend with little notification to the court or to plaintiffs in a lawsuit attempting to halt the renovation plans.
Reyes said the temporary 24-hour order could be extended to 14 days if necessary. During the hearing, she issued a 15-minute statement expressing her displeasure, stating 'I am thoroughly unamused right now'. The one-day halt gives the government time to locate a key Trump administration official to discuss why the tree-cutting work needed to occur over the holiday weekend.
The case reflects broader tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary. Reyes noted that the administration's strategy has been to move ahead on projects despite court actions, and she expressed concern about erosion of trust between the government and the independent judiciary.
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- Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf courseA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt work for a day on a historic D.C. golf course, pending more court action.Clickorlando · 12 Oct, 19:20
- Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf courseA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt work for a day on a historic D.C. golf course, pending more court action.News4Jax · 12 Oct, 19:20
In this story: Ana Reyes · Donald Trump · East Potomac Golf Course · Washington · Trump administration
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