Judge Criticizes Trump DOJ for Tree Removal
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ignoring warnings as 430 trees cut at D.C. golf course.
In brief
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ignoring warnings as 430 trees cut at D.C. golf course. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes halted tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after DOJ ignored court orders, warning of contempt proceedings. Originally reported by Salon.
Judge rebukes DOJ
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes accused government lawyers of ignoring court warnings during emergency hearing on tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links.
“I am thoroughly unamused right now”
430 trees cut
Government lawyers admitted removing approximately 430 trees Saturday with 299 more scheduled for removal.
Court order ignored
Officials filed notice at 4:55 p.m. Friday before holiday weekend began cutting trees despite repeated warnings.
Judge's criticism
Reyes called government lawyers' actions 'your absolute worst' and halted further tree removal until Tuesday afternoon.
“You did your absolute worst”
The headline
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes halted tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after DOJ ignored court orders, warning of contempt proceedings.
