Federal Judge Overturns President Trump's Order Blocking Wind Energy Projects
A federal judge has struck down an executive order by President Donald Trump that aimed to block wind energy projects on federal lands and waters. The order, issued on January 20, was deemed 'arbitrary and capricious' by Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The ruling came in response to a legal challenge led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, supported by attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C. The coalition argued that the order unlawfully halted leasing and permitting for wind energy projects, which are crucial for advancing renewable energy initiatives. President Trump has historically favored fossil fuels over renewable energy sources like offshore wind. 
