US EditionFederal Judge Set to Back States in Wind Energy Lawsuit Against Trump
- A federal judge in Massachusetts plans to deny a Trump administration motion to dismiss a lawsuit over blocking wind energy permits.
- The lawsuit was initiated in response to President Trump’s initial executive action that stopped leasing and permitting activities for wind energy projects, including the fully authorized Equinor offshore project in New York.
- Led by New York’s Letitia James, the top legal officials from 17 states and the District of Columbia contend that the order breaches the Administrative Procedure Act and negatively impacts state economies as well as efforts to meet climate objectives.
- Judge William G. Young indicated that the lawsuit will move forward against Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, while claims against President Trump and other cabinet members will be dismissed, and confirmed that the states have the legal standing to bring the suit.
- The legal challenge highlights tensions amid a growing U.S. renewable energy sector where wind supplies about 10% of electricity and clean energy investment surpasses fossil fuels.
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Federal judge to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and ALEXA ST. JOHN, Associated Press A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking of wind energy projects, siding with a coalition of state attorneys general. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C. are suing in federal court to challenge President Donald Trump’s Day O…
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Federal judge to deny Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects
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