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Federal judge extends block on East Potomac golf course tree removal
Original: 'I am not the Lorax': Federal judge extends block on East Potomac golf course tree removal
A federal judge has extended an injunction blocking the removal of trees at the East Potomac Park golf course in Washington, DC. In a colorful written remark, the judge declared 'I am not the Lorax,' signaling reluctance to fully embrace a role as protector of the trees while still keeping the cuts on hold. The ruling stalls the National Park Service-linked tree removal plans while the underlying legal dispute continues.
Why now: A federal judge's unusual Lorax reference and the ongoing fight over tree removal at a popular public golf course drew attention.
East Potomac Park golf courseWashington, DCNational Park Service
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