Trump-led DOJ slams ‘misguided’ lawsuit over wind leasing halt

States lack standing to bring lawsuit trying to block Trump executive order, while their claims are ‘extremely broad and unspecific,’ argues US Justice Department

US President Donald Trump signed a raft of executive orders on his first day back in office, including one pausing leasing and permitting of offshore wind projects in federal waters.Photo: The White House

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