April 21, 2026

Federal judge blocks Trump administration's wind and solar project restrictions

Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Casper issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's restrictive permitting policies for wind and solar projects.
Nine advocacy groups and industry associations argued that these policies created unlawful roadblocks for renewable energy development nationwide.
The ruling highlights ongoing judicial pushback against the Trump administration's efforts to prioritize fossil fuels over clean energy alternatives.