The court's decision is a victory for clean energy and the rule of law. Photo: Shutterstock
December 8, 2025 (Boston, MA) – A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s government-wide ban on new wind energy projects. Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and nine other environmental groups filed a legal brief in May in State of New York v Trump in support of the effort by states and industry to overturn the moratorium.
“This is not just a victory for wind power, but for the rule of law,” said Kate Sinding Daly, senior vice president for law and policy at CLF. “This unlawful moratorium was a blatant gift to polluting fossil fuel companies by the Trump administration, but the court saw right through that. Countless workers and families who rely on this industry for jobs, affordable and reliable energy, and clean air can breathe a little easier today.”
Judge Patti Saris wrote in the ruling that the Trump administration’s order to halt new wind projects is “arbitrary and capricious and contrary to the law.”
Wind energy already accounts for a significant portion of our electricity mix, supporting approximately 131,000 American jobs. The responsible deployment of wind power with critical protections for marine habitats and species is not only possible but also necessary if we want to enjoy clean air and water, meet our goals for cutting climate-damaging pollution, and maintain affordable, reliable electricity.
CLF experts are available for further comment.
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