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New York v. Trump (Wind Energy 2025)

No. 1:25-cv-11221 District · Decided Decided
Court
Federal Court
mad
Judge
Patti B. Saris 42
Decided
Dec 18, 2025
Filed
May 5, 2025
Judge (CL)
Patti B. Saris 42
Filed (CL)
May 5, 2025
CL Status
terminated

Case Overview

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration over the presidential memorandum which pauses all federal approvals for the development of offshore- and onshore-wind energy.

The Application

History

States challenging the memorandum argue the blanket pause bypasses required environmental review, violates statutory approval procedures, and lacks rational basis. The administration contends the President possesses inherent authority over federal lands and permitting authority. The legality turns on whether the memorandum complies with mandatory procedural and statutory frameworks governing wind energy approvals.

The Conclusion

The case was decided by Judge Patti B. Saris in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts on the merits of the APA and statutory claims regarding the wind energy pause memorandum.

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Outcome History (3)

  1. Dec 8, 2025 District
    Summary judgment granted Full relief Final

    Plaintiffs' motions for summary judgment granted, the Wind Order declared unlawful and vacated in its entirety.

  2. Jun 15, 2026 Circuit
    Affirmed Relief denied Final

    USCA Judgment as to Notice of Appeal filed by various parties.

  3. Dec 18, 2026 District
    Dismissed Relief denied Final

    Judgment entered as to State of New York et al v. Trump et al.

Federal Court TMR-787ef138 Wind Energy Developments Pause May 18, 2026
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