A Massachusetts federal judge indicated he intends to deny the Trump administration's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a coalition of 17 state attorneys general against the president's executive order halting wind energy projects. Judge William G. Young believes that the states have standing to challenge the order under the Administrative Procedure Act. He is likely to dismiss action against Trump and other cabinet members, focusing only on the Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum. The states argue the order harms their economies and energy goals.
The coalition of attorneys general, led by New York's Letitia James, argues to declare Trump's executive order on wind energy unlawful, impacting state economies and climate.
Judge William G. Young believes states have standing to sue over Trump’s executive order on wind energy, allowing the case to challenge its legality under the APA.
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