A federal judge has demanded that the Trump administration explain who authorised the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. The issue came up in a four-hour hearing over the disputed work.
01Summary
- 01A federal judge held a four-hour hearing over the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C.
- 02The judge ordered the Trump administration to answer who authorised the tree removals.
- 03The story concerns East Potomac Golf Links, a golf course in the capital.
- 04The text does not say when the trees were removed or what the administration’s response was.
02Why it matters
The case could affect how a federal administration is held accountable for changes made to public land in the capital. It also raises questions about who has the authority to approve major environmental alterations.
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