Hearing is over. Like Reyes said, sworn testimony of Wischer / Bowron / Griese was not available via the public line. TLDR of their testimony was that Saturday’s cuttings were in line with the CLR. Not the Washington National Plan. Government lawyers had a couple of new arguments. Most prominent was the idea that a major overhaul of East Potomac Park would not constitute a final agency action and thus not be challengeable under the APA. Reyes exhibited skepticism of this argument and the general idea that a plan was not established. She specifically referenced Trump’s most recent social media posts and pressed DoJ attorneys to clarify if these were reflective of the situation. They said no and that no plan was decided and the course was not closing on November 15. Some procedural / standing issues questions for the plaintiffs that we will not opine on because we don’t know enough. Outcomes of the meeting: Reyes likely not going to issue preliminary injunction. She is likely going to force Gov to notify plaintiffs if any work is going to happen / if the course is going to close. Given recent hectic nature, she is likely going to ask for >10 days notice. Reyes also said she is going to look into asking Burgum a formal question on if there is a developed plan. Hearing ended on a bit of a somber note as Reyes said her mother / brother had contacted her out of concern of reports she is receiving death threats. Over a golf course.

He literally thinks he and he alone owns public lands. Banana republic type stuff.