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politics1 month ago•204 min saved

Judge jokes 'I am not the Lorax' as DC golf-course trees are cleared for Trump renovation

A federal judge overseeing the DC East Potomac Golf Course renovation lamented threats tied to the tree removals as part of Trump’s upgrade plan. About 150 trees were cut—77 invasive and 77 dead or hazardous—to make way for a single 18-hole championship course, with renovations slated to complete by 2028. The DC Preservation League and local golfers had questioned the removals, but during the hearing they backed off, and Judge Ana Reyes indicated she could swiftly rule on a potential dismissal or allow amendments as agencies review the plan and its public-approval process.

via CNN|

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politics5 months ago•13 min saved

Court blocks Trump aides from cutting trees at DC’s East Potomac golf course without notice

A Washington, D.C., judge ordered Trump administration officials to halt any tree removals at the East Potomac Golf Course without prior notice as a dispute over the historic site unfolds, delaying planned changes while environmental and preservation concerns are addressed.

via AP News|

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local5 months ago•7 min saved

Court Denies Halt, Keeps East Potomac Maintenance Going During Lease Battle

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes declined to issue an emergency injunction to halt maintenance at East Potomac Golf Course after the National Links Trust’s lease was terminated, keeping routine work—such as removing dead trees and general upkeep—in progress while the course’s future remains uncertain amid possible renovations and a potential rebranding as Washington National Golf Course; the case brought by Democracy Forward and local golfers continues, with the court signaling the need for public notice if a closure or major changes are planned.

via WTOP|

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