NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration over its decision to halt two major offshore wind projects expected to power more than 1 million homes in the state. Attorney General Letitia James claims the U.S. Department of the Interior's suspension order, issued on December 22, is arbitrary and unjustified. James stated that pausing the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects threatens New York’s economy and energy goals. She emphasizes the right of New Yorkers to access clean, reliable energy and secure jobs. The Interior Department claims that construction can cause radar 'clutter,' which may interfere with legitimate targets. Both projects have made significant progress; Empire Wind is about 60% complete while Sunrise Wind is roughly 45% complete. Legal actions from developers and other states also challenge this halt. James had previously led a coalition against another Trump executive order that paused wind energy project approvals.
New York Sues Trump Administration Over Halted Wind Projects
New York Sues Trump Administration Over Halted Wind Projects
In a bold move, New York's Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal action against the Trump administration after it suspended two significant offshore wind energy projects, impacting over one million homes.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting the abrupt suspension of the Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind projects. These offshore initiatives were anticipated to power over a million homes but are now stalled due to alleged national security concerns. James argues that the projects already passed rigorous safety reviews and halting them jeopardizes both job creation and climate objectives. The Trump administration defends its actions by citing potential radar issues caused by offshore structures.
