Wind Energy Wins a Round as DOJ Drops Trump’s Leasing Freeze
TL;DR
The DOJ dropped its appeal of a federal court ruling that overturned Trump’s 2025 wind-permitting and leasing freeze, ending the nationwide pause on wind projects; the decision follows a May 2025 multi-state lawsuit led by New York’s attorney general, signaling a legal win for wind development as renewable expansion continues despite ongoing policy headwinds.
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