From The Boston Globe · · 1m 10s
Justice Department Moves to Disqualify Judge
Justice Department seeks to disqualify federal judge overseeing Trump golf course lawsuit.
In brief
Justice Department seeks to disqualify federal judge overseeing Trump golf course lawsuit. Justice Department filed motion to disqualify Judge Ana C. Reyes after she ordered Trump administration to halt tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Justice Department Files Motion
The Justice Department filed a motion seeking to disqualify federal judge Ana C. Reyes overseeing a lawsuit challenging Trump administration changes to East Potomac Golf Links.
Judge Orders Tree Removal Halt
Judge Ana C. Reyes previously ordered the government not to carry out surprise work on the municipal golf course, which President Trump proposed transforming into a championship-level course.
Government Clears Trees Secretly
The government appeared to surreptitiously clear hundreds of trees from the golf course over a holiday weekend with less than 24 hours' notice.
Judge Demands Testimony
Reyes ordered Interior Department appointee Gregory Wischer and National Park Service director Jessica Bowron to testify on Oct. 19 about tree removal.
Department Calls for Recusal
Justice Department attorney Stanley Woodward Jr. claimed Judge Reyes' conduct shows 'animus against the trump administration' and 'repeatedly belittled and shouted at' Justice Department lawyer.
“the judge's 'conduct in this case continues a pattern of animus against the trump administration'”
The big picture
Justice Department filed motion to disqualify Judge Ana C. Reyes after she ordered Trump administration to halt tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links.
