A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order halting permits for the renewable energy source is unlawful, handing another win to the wind energy industry in its clash with the administration.

U.S. District Judge Patti Saris ruled Monday afternoon that the president’s Day One executive order suspending all new permits and leases for onshore and offshore wind energy projects was illegal, vacating the order.

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“After review of the parties’ submissions and a hearing, the Court concludes that the Wind Order constitutes a final agency action that is arbitrary and capricious and contrary to la

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