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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump Wind Project Ban

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Washington. A federal judge on Monday vacated President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order that paused leasing and permitting for onshore and offshore wind energy projects, ruling the directive “arbitrary and capricious” and contrary to law. U.S. District Judge Patti Saris sided with a multistate coalition led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding the memorandum unlawfully halted approvals. The decision restores permitting processes and affects projects including the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind development, which had reached about 80% completion when work stopped. State attorneys general filed suit and submitted legal filings. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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Washington. A federal judge on Monday vacated President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order that paused leasing and permitting for onshore and offshore wind energy projects, ruling the directive “arbitrary and capricious” and contrary to law. U.S. District Judge Patti Saris sided with a multistate coalition led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding the memorandum unlawfully halted approvals. The decision restores permitting processes and affects projects including the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind development, which had reached about 80% completion when work stopped. State attorneys general filed suit and submitted legal filings. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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  1. 1. Jan. 20 — President issued a memorandum pausing leasing and permitting for wind projects on federal lands and waters.
  2. 2. In the months following — developers reported approvals and projects froze as federal reviews took effect.
  3. 3. May — Arizona AG Kris Mayes joined a multistate coalition suing the administration over the memorandum.
  4. 4. August — The administration ordered a halt to Revolution Wind construction when it was reported about 80% complete.
  5. 5. Monday — U.S. District Judge Patti Saris vacated the Jan. 20 memorandum as arbitrary and capricious.

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