Judge Reyes Halts East Potomac Tree Removal After Weekend Blitz
Judge Ana Reyes issued an emergency injunction halting tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after the National Park Service cut down 430 trees over the weekend with minimal notice. The judge rebuked Justice Department lawyers for failing to provide adequate warning, ordering a pause in operations until Tuesday while demanding testimony from park officials. The administration claims the removals are part of a 2019 landscape rehabilitation plan, while preservationists argue it is a precursor to President Trump's proposed championship course renovation.