Feds appeal ruling that voided Trump’s Day One anti-wind memo

By: Anastasia E. Lennon

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 483

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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This story first appeared in The New Bedford Light. Read the original version here.

The Trump administration has appealed a December ruling that struck down a presidential memorandum barring offshore wind leasing and permitting.

Judge Patti B. Saris had declared the wind memo, issued by President Donald Trump on his first day back in office, unlawful. But on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a notice of appeal.

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