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Judge Clears Path for Sunrise Wind Project's Construction

2/5/2026

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A federal judge ruled that Sunrise Wind can resume construction in New York, marking its fifth legal victory against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in halting offshore wind.
Judge Royce Lamberth found the government's national security risk claims insufficient to justify the suspension.
The U.S. Department of the Interior's December order affected five projects and caused significant financial losses for developers, according to advocates who say the projects would provide affordable energy and jobs.

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A federal judge ruled that Sunrise Wind can resume construction in New York, marking its fifth legal victory against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump in halting offshore wind.
Judge Royce Lamberth found the government's national security risk claims insufficient to justify the suspension.
The U.S. Department of the Interior's December order affected five projects and caused significant financial losses for developers, according to advocates who say the projects would provide affordable energy and jobs.