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'Screaming' judge rips the DOJ for defying order not to touch golf course
What happened
AlterNet reports that the Trump administration removed 430 trees from Hains Point in Washington’s East Potomac Park after a federal court had required advance updates before work proceeded. According to testimony described in the report, officials knew about the planned removal days earlier but notified the court and plaintiffs at 4:55 p.m. on the Friday before a holiday weekend.
At the following Monday hearing, Judge Ana Reyes denounced the government’s conduct and halted further work until 7 a.m. the next day, warning that any violation would trigger contempt proceedings…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.