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US District Judge Ana Reyes has appointed former US attorney Jessie Liu as a special master to investigate whether government lawyers misrepresented the administration's intentions in a lawsuit challenging the redevelopment of a historic public golf course in Washington DC. The appointment follows concerns that government attorneys may have misled the court about the administration's plans to proceed with renovations at East Potomac Golf Links. Liu will examine the conduct of officials and legal representatives involved in the case, including those from the Department of Justice, Interior Department and National Park Service. The judge is allowing both sides to submit written responses to her proposed appointment before the next scheduled hearing.
The controversy surrounding the tree removal at the centre of the dispute is East Potomac Park, a historic public recreational area situated along the Potomac River. The Trump administration intends to close the golf course and park on November 15 as part of its redevelopment plans.
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