Offshore Wind Litigation Continues Despite Government Shutdown
Despite the government shutdown, litigation over a significant offshore wind project near Maryland continues. A lawsuit argues that the approvals for the 1,700-megawatt wind farm were improperly granted. The Justice Department has permitted attorneys involved in civil litigation, such as this case, to continue working under specific conditions during the shutdown. The group behind the 2024 legal challenge includes the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island, along with Revolution Wind. A coalition of local towns, developers, and business groups also filed a separate lawsuit in 2024, challenging the same approvals. Judge Stephanie Gallagher of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has declined to pause the proceedings during the shutdown, allowing the litigation to proceed. The ongoing litigation over the Maryland Offshore Wind Project will continue despite the government shutdown. The lawsuit's arguments regarding the project's approvals will be heard in court, with Judge Gallagher presiding.
