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Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case
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Judge Ana Reyes said she intends to appoint former US attorney Jessie Liu to investigate whether government lawyers and officials misled her in a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s planned renovation of a Washington golf course. The move follows questions about what the government told the court and whether officials acted contrary to assurances given during the case.
The lawsuit was filed in February by the DC Preservation League and two golfers over plans to close East Potomac Golf Course and park on 15 November for a 15-month redevelopment. A temporary injunction bars further tree damage and requires 10 days’ written notice before certain major changes; Reyes has asked both sides to respond to Liu’s proposed appointment by Friday, when another hearing is due.
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In short
- A judge plans an inquiry into possible government misconduct in the golf-course case.
- Jessie Liu would examine officials’ statements and actions.
- The course is due to close on 15 November for 15 months.
How this story developed
- 30 minutes ago A federal judge plans to appoint former US attorney Jessie Liu to investigate whether government officials and lawyers misled her in a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s planned renovation of East Potomac Golf Course in Washington.
- 38 minutes ago Judge Ana Reyes said she intends to appoint former US attorney Jessie Liu to investigate whether government lawyers and officials misled her in a lawsuit over President Donald Trump’s planned renovation of a Washington golf course.
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- Judge to appoint special master to determine whether Trump lawyers purposely misled her over golf courseThe Guardian
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- Judge wants former U.S. attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf casePBS NewsHour
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The case for
An independent inquiry could help establish whether officials or lawyers gave the court inaccurate or incomplete information, which matters because judges rely on candid representations when deciding whether to protect public interests and enforce court orders. Appointing an experienced former US attorney may give the review credibility and help ensure any consequences are based on a careful examination of the record.
The case against
A further investigation may be premature if the disputed statements can be clarified through the existing case and hearing, and it could impose costs and delay while the redevelopment timeline is already contested. Those under scrutiny also have a legitimate interest in a fair process that distinguishes mistakes or ambiguity from deliberate misconduct and avoids prejudging the outcome.
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