Judge Proposes Appointing Former U.S. Attorney to Investigate Government Conduct in Trump Golf Course Case
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes intends to appoint former D.C. U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu as a special master to investigate whether Department of Justice and Interior Department officials misled the court regarding renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course. The investigation follows allegations that federal officials were untruthful about the extent of planned renovations and the authorization of tree removals at the historic site. The dispute centers on a lawsuit filed by the DC Preservation League challenging the Trump administration's plan to transform the course into a championship-level facility, with construction slated to begin November 15. Judge Reyes expressed concerns regarding the consistency of government statements following social media posts from President Trump that appeared to contradict official courtroom testimony.
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