When President Trump took office on January 20, he issued a memo pausing federal reviews and approvals for offshore wind projects.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a coalition of 18 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its directive that halts all federal approvals for wind energy projects. The lawsuit argues in part that Trump and federal agencies violated separation of powers protections under the Administrative Procedure Act.
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If the court finds a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, for example, the act requires public comment. The administration could fix the error, seek public comment, and move forward, or the Supreme Court could ultimately rule in favor of President Donald Trump.
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A federal judge stated that the 18 state claims would proceed under the Administrative Procedure Act, which requires a structured process rather than on constitutional grounds.
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The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1946 that governs how federal administrative agencies propose and establish regulations, ensuring fair administrative procedures and providing oversight by federal courts.
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Many states have had a political agenda for 25 years that there is a climate crisis requiring action equivalent to a major war. The weapon of choice is the wind turbine industry. Offshore wind is the most expensive form of intermittent electricity in the United States, needing massive battery backup systems.
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The Trump administration, on the other hand, has taken a series of actions to expand nuclear energy and secure energy dominance.
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The states are utilizing the courts to decide on federal energy policies.
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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, motions for summary judgment will be heard in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's ban on wind energy projects
President Trump Offshore Wind Lawsuit September 4, 2025
by Frank Haggerty
Aug 21