Judge explodes at Trump admin lawyers after trees felled at DC golf course
"I am just beyond disappointed in the government," federal Judge Ana Reyes said.
Federal Judge Ana Reyes vented her frustration with the government's handling of tree removal at a Washington, D.C. golf course. During a hearing on Monday, Reyes scolded government attorneys for failing to provide adequate notice about the impending tree-cutting. The judge expressed disbelief, stating that the government's actions were intentional and aimed at delaying the plaintiffs' awareness of the situation.
The golf course has been part of a lawsuit brought by the D.C. Preservation League, which aims to prevent the course from becoming a professional tournament venue. The government had initially promised to notify the plaintiffs about any irreversible harm caused by government actions. However, the National Park Service began felling trees over the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday weekend, resulting in the removal of 430 trees.
Judge Reyes ordered a temporary restraining order to prevent further government activity at the golf course until Tuesday afternoon. She also plans to hold another hearing on Tuesday to seek clarification on who gave the orders to remove the trees and whether it was a deliberate attempt to circumvent her previous orders.
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