Because they were making a point---and personally I support them 110%.
Rather than engage in negotiations with "aggrieved" whiners and their filthy lawyers, the Port gave them the finger closed up shop.
Neat and simple, and it puts the onus squarely on the shoulders of the loudmouth who started the whole thing.
The Rabbi wanted a lighting ceremony. The tree has NOTHING to do with Christianity, but the menorrah does.
Exactly.