Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Federal officials halted Revolution Wind construction twice, citing national security. Rhode Island senators criticized the orders, and a judge granted preliminary relief. The project later reached its final-turbine installation milestone.
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Overview
The case concerns the justification for the two federal construction halts. The August order cited national-security and marine-use concerns during an ongoing review. The December order cited new classified defense information and initially suspended work for 90 days while officials considered mitigation. Preliminary injunctions on September 22, 2025 and January 12, 2026 allowed the project to proceed during litigation; neither order was a final judgment on the merits. On September 18, 2026, Connecticut officials said all 65 turbines had been installed and full commercial operation was expected later that year. The 704-megawatt project allocates 400 megawatts to Rhode Island and 304 to Connecticut.
People in this case
Doug BurgumDirectly involved
Jack ReedDirectly involved
Sheldon WhitehouseDirectly involved
Chris MurphyCommented
Timeline
21 timeline entries on this page. Dates: August 22, 2023 to October 28, 2026
August 2023
Interior announces approval of Revolution Wind
Interior announces approval of the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind project following a joint record of decision. The announced project is expected to supply power to Rhode Island and Connecticut.
[01]Interior announces approval of the Revolution Wind project
Interior announces the project approval following the joint record of decision.
Interior announces approval of the Revolution Wind projectDated announcement and project description
November 2023
BOEM approves Revolution Wind's construction and operations plan
BOEM approves the construction and operations plan for the Revolution Wind farm and export cable, as modified by the selected alternative in the record of decision.
[02]BOEM records Revolution Wind's construction-plan approval
The official project history distinguishes the joint record of decision from approval of the construction and operations plan.
BOEM records Revolution Wind's construction-plan approvalConstruction and Operations Plan approval, November 17, 2023
January 2024
Green Oceans and other plaintiffs challenge the project's federal approvals
Green Oceans and other plaintiffs file suit challenging federal approvals of Revolution Wind. This litigation later becomes the setting for Interior's request to reconsider its construction-plan approval.
[03]Green Oceans challenges federal approval of Revolution Wind
The complaint challenges the federal approvals. Its assertions are the plaintiffs' allegations.
Green Oceans challenges federal approval of Revolution WindFiled complaint, January 16, 2024, introduction and prayer for relief[04]Interior seeks remand of the Revolution Wind construction-plan approval
The government asks for remand to reconsider compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The filing is a request, not a court order.
Interior seeks remand of the Revolution Wind construction-plan approvalGreen Oceans v. Interior, ECF 114, pages 1-2
August 2025
BOEM orders a halt to offshore Revolution Wind work
Incident
BOEM directed Revolution Wind to stop offshore activities while the agency reviewed national-security and marine-use concerns. Specified emergency, safety and approval-compliance activities were excepted.
[05]BOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, August 22, 2025
BOEM ordered a halt to offshore project activities while it reviewed national-security and marine-use concerns. The order preserved specified emergency, safety and approval-compliance activities.
BOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, August 22, 2025Pages 1-2, Director's Order signed by Acting Director Matthew N. GiaconaFortuna argues the wind halt threatens investment and public confidence
Source release
Carolyn Fortuna argues that halting the nearly completed Revolution Wind project threatens investment and cooperation around offshore wind. Her commentary contrasts the administration's anti-wind claims with the project's permits and expected electricity supply.
[06]Fortuna argues the wind halt threatens investment and public confidence
Fortuna presents her criticism of the stop-work order and its political messaging.
Fortuna argues the wind halt threatens investment and public confidenceAugust 24 commentary, project halt and How the Anti-Wind Narrative EvolvedRenewable Energy Long Island calls for reversal of the wind halt
Source release
Renewable Energy Long Island urges immediate reversal of the Revolution Wind stop-work order. Executive director Melissa Parrott's statement argues that the halt threatens construction jobs, energy supply and confidence in permitted projects.
[07]Renewable Energy Long Island calls for reversal of the wind halt
The organization presents its opposition to the stop-work order and asks government and industry leaders to resist it.
Renewable Energy Long Island calls for reversal of the wind haltAugust 26 statement signed by executive director Melissa Parrott
September 2025
Revolution Wind and the states sue over the August stop-work order
Revolution Wind filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging BOEM's August 22 stop-work order, saying it believed the order lacked legal authority. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced the same day that their states would also sue, in Rhode Island federal court, alleging the order was arbitrary and capricious.
[08]Revolution Wind to File Preliminary Injunction Against Stop Work Order
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filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the stop-work order
The developer announced that it had filed suit challenging BOEM's stop-work order and said it believed the order lacked legal authority. It said a request for a preliminary injunction would follow.
Revolution Wind to File Preliminary Injunction Against Stop Work OrderRevolution Wind press release dated September 4, 2025[09]Office of the Connecticut Attorney General
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Connecticut and Rhode Island will sue the Trump administration in Rhode Island federal court today
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that their states would sue the Interior Department and BOEM, alleging the stop-work order was arbitrary and capricious. The release also carries statements from Governor Lamont and members of Congress.
Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order · Office of the Connecticut Attorney GeneralConnecticut Attorney General press release dated September 4, 2025House rejects additional offshore-wind certification requirement
The House voted 209-224 against an NDAA amendment requiring further Defense Department certifications for offshore-wind projects, including Revolution Wind.
[10]House votes down offshore-wind certification amendment after Courtney, Amo and Magaziner urge opposition
The House voted 209-224 against an NDAA amendment requiring further Defense Department certifications for offshore-wind projects, including Revolution Wind. Courtney, Amo and Magaziner jointly condemned the Revolution Wind halt and opposed an additional defense review, arguing that the project had already been vetted.
House votes down offshore-wind certification amendment after Courtney, Amo and Magaziner urge oppositionSeptember 11 release, first paragraph; Joint lawmakers' quoted statementCourt grants preliminary relief against the first stop-work order
Judge Royce C. Lamberth stayed and enjoined the August order during litigation, permitting construction to proceed. The ruling granted preliminary relief rather than a final merits judgment.
[11]Revolution Wind v. Burgum: preliminary injunction, September 22, 2025
Signed order by Judge Royce C. Lamberth staying and enjoining the August stop-work order pending the proceedings. This was preliminary relief, not a final merits judgment.
Revolution Wind v. Burgum: preliminary injunction, September 22, 2025Case 1:25-cv-02999-RCL, Document 36, pages 1-2
October 2025
Klein questions the security rationale for halting Revolution Wind
Source release
Former BOEM director Elizabeth Klein tells CT Mirror that the security rationale for halting Revolution Wind lacks new evidence. She urges states to keep supporting offshore projects and warns that federal actions damage the industry.
[12]Klein questions the security rationale for halting Revolution Wind
Klein gives her assessment of the administration's rationale in an interview; her claims are attributed to her.
Klein questions the security rationale for halting Revolution WindOctober 26 article, How dead is offshore wind and concluding Klein interview
November 2025
Deadline to appeal the first injunction passes
The 60-day period for the federal government to appeal Judge Lamberth's September 22, 2025 preliminary injunction ended on November 21 with no action by the federal government, according to CT Mirror. A BOEM spokesperson declined to comment, and the states' separate lawsuit remained pending.
[13]Work on Revolution Wind continues as deadline to appeal passes
Source excerpt
That deadline passed on Friday, Nov. 21 with no action taken by the federal government.
Reports that the federal government did not appeal the September 22, 2025 preliminary injunction within the 60-day window. It quotes Connecticut Attorney General Tong, notes that a BOEM spokesperson declined to comment, and says the states' separate lawsuit remained pending.
Work on Revolution Wind continues as deadline to appeal passesCT Mirror article dated November 24, 2025; opening paragraphs on the 60-day appeal deadline
December 2025
BOEM issues a second suspension order
Incident
BOEM ordered a 90-day suspension of offshore activities, subject to emergency and safety exceptions. It cited new classified defense information and said it would assess mitigation before deciding whether cancellation was necessary.
[14]BOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, December 22, 2025
The order suspended offshore activities for 90 days, subject to exceptions, citing new classified defense information. BOEM said suspension was necessary while it considered mitigation.
BOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, December 22, 2025Pages 1-2, Director's Order signed by Acting Director Matthew N. Giacona[15]The Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
Interior's announcement includes Revolution Wind among five paused leases. Burgum defended the action on security grounds; the department described radar interference and a review of possible mitigation.
The Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind LeasesOpening paragraphs, Doug Burgum quotation, and affected lease list
January 2026
Court grants preliminary relief against the second order
Judge Royce C. Lamberth stayed and enjoined enforcement of the December suspension pending the proceedings, finding the requirements for preliminary relief satisfied.
[16]Revolution Wind v. Burgum: preliminary injunction, January 12, 2026
Signed order staying and enjoining enforcement of the December 22 order pending the proceedings. The court found the requirements for preliminary relief met.
Revolution Wind v. Burgum: preliminary injunction, January 12, 2026Case 1:25-cv-02999-RCL, Document 63, page 2
February 2026
Burgum says Interior will appeal the rulings against the December orders
In a Bloomberg Television interview, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum was asked whether the administration would appeal court rulings against the stop-work orders on offshore wind projects and answered that it would. He again cited radar and sonar interference as national-security concerns and said further discussion would follow once classified information was shared in court.
[17]Offshore Wind Farms Are Security Risks, Burgum Says
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Absolutely we are.
Interior Secretary Burgum is asked whether the administration will appeal the court rulings against the stop-work orders on offshore wind farms. He answers that it will, and repeats that radar and sonar interference are national-security concerns.
Offshore Wind Farms Are Security Risks, Burgum SaysBloomberg Television interview published February 11, 2026; final portion, in response to a question about appealing court rulings against the stop-work orders[18]Trump Administration to Appeal Court Rulings Allowing Offshore Wind Projects to Resume Construction – Report
Source excerpt
the US Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, told Bloomberg Television the Department of the Interior (DOI) would appeal the rulings
Summarizes Burgum's February 11, 2026 television remarks that Interior would appeal the injunctions against the December 22 stop-work orders, and his continued reliance on national-security risks as the reason for the halts.
Trump Administration to Appeal Court Rulings Allowing Offshore Wind Projects to Resume Construction – ReportOffshore Wind article dated February 12, 2026; opening paragraphs summarizing Burgum's Bloomberg Television interview
March 2026
Revolution Wind begins delivering electricity to New England's grid
Revolution Wind, LLC announced that the 704-megawatt project had started delivering power to New England's grid. It said the project's projected savings would come once it reaches full commercial operations.
[19]Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New England
The developer announces first grid delivery. The announcement distinguishes that milestone from full commercial operations.
Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New EnglandOpening announcement dated March 13, 2026; page timestamp March 14, 2026 at 00:45 UTC.Deadline to appeal the second injunction passes
The deadline for the Justice Department to appeal Judge Lamberth's January 12, 2026 injunction passed on Friday, March 13. E&E News reported that the administration did not appeal, although Burgum had said in February that Interior would. A White House spokesperson did not address the decision directly and said the administration expects ultimate victory on this issue.
[20]Permitting talks live on as DOJ declines to appeal ruling favoring Revolution Wind
Source excerpt
The Trump administration didn’t appeal a federal court ruling in favor of an offshore wind project near Rhode Island on Friday
Reports that the Justice Department let the deadline to appeal Judge Lamberth's January 12 injunction pass, despite Burgum's earlier statement that Interior would appeal. It also quotes Senator Whitehouse on permitting negotiations and a White House spokesperson.
Permitting talks live on as DOJ declines to appeal ruling favoring Revolution WindE&E News article dated March 16, 2026; opening paragraphs on the appeal deadline
September 2026
Connecticut announces Revolution Wind’s final turbine installation
Incident
Connecticut announced that Revolution Wind’s 65th and final offshore wind turbine had been installed. The release says the 704-megawatt project was expected to reach full commercial operation later in 2026, with 304 megawatts allocated to Connecticut and 400 megawatts to Rhode Island.
[21]Connecticut announces Revolution Wind’s final turbine installation
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The completion of Revolution Wind’s final turbine marks an important milestone in our effort to diversify Connecticut energy production.
The release says the project’s 65th and final offshore wind turbine had been installed and that full commercial operation was expected later in 2026. It also attributes statements about energy supply, rates and grid reliability to Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino.
Connecticut announces Revolution Wind’s final turbine installationState of Connecticut press release dated September 18, 2026; opening announcement and statements by Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino.Final turbine installation announced
Connecticut officials announced installation of Revolution Wind's 65th and final turbine. They expected full commercial operation later in 2026; turbine installation was a construction milestone.
[22]Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Revolution Wind Successfully Installing Its Final Turbine
Connecticut announced installation of the 65th turbine. It described the project as 704 megawatts, with 400 for Rhode Island and 304 for Connecticut, and expected full commercial operation later in 2026.
Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Revolution Wind Successfully Installing Its Final TurbineOpening paragraph and project description after the officials' statements
October 2026
Interior asks the court to return its Revolution Wind approval for reconsideration
In the Green Oceans litigation, Interior asks the court to remand its construction and operations plan approval so it can reassess compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The request does not itself revoke the approval.
[04]Interior seeks remand of the Revolution Wind construction-plan approval
The government asks for remand to reconsider compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The filing is a request, not a court order.
Interior seeks remand of the Revolution Wind construction-plan approvalGreen Oceans v. Interior, ECF 114, pages 1-2Foley Hoag analyzes proposed permit protections after wind-project interruptions
Source release
Noah Shaw and Kevin Chen examine proposed federal permit protections, using the Revolution Wind halts and renewed approval-review request as examples. They explain that the proposed protections would have exceptions for court orders, violations and specified urgent harms.
[23]Foley Hoag examines permit protections proposed after offshore-wind interruptions
The authors discuss proposed legislation in the context of the Revolution Wind orders and renewed approval-review requests.
Foley Hoag examines permit protections proposed after offshore-wind interruptionsIntroduction and Permit Certainty sectionKranz and McPherson examine the government's conflicting energy rationales
Source release
Harvard EELP publishes Erika Kranz and Kendall McPherson's analysis of federal coal and wind policies. It discusses Revolution Wind's stop-work orders and permit review, arguing that the administration has applied energy-demand and security rationales inconsistently.
[24]Kranz and McPherson examine conflicting coal and wind policy rationales
The authors argue that federal coal and wind policies rely on inconsistent energy and national-security explanations. Their analysis discusses Revolution Wind explicitly.
Kranz and McPherson examine conflicting coal and wind policy rationalesIntroduction and appendix sections D-E, including Revolution Wind stop-work orders and permit reconsideration[25]Harvard EELP publishes its analysis of coal and wind policy rationales
The publisher dates the Kranz and McPherson paper October 28, 2026.
Harvard EELP publishes its analysis of coal and wind policy rationalesDated release, authors and paper summary
Claims
Claims separate what was said from what is contested. Follow each source for the original wording and context.
What's disputed
Disputed claim
Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
Sources (1)
- The Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind LeasesOpening paragraphs, Doug Burgum quotation, and affected lease list
Disputed claim
Jack Reed said the administration's repeated attacks on offshore wind increased energy bills and harmed the economy.
Sources (1)
- Reed Statement on Trump Admin's Attack on Offshore Wind & RI Jobs · Jack ReedStatement following the introduction, especially second and third quoted paragraphs
Disputed claim
Sheldon Whitehouse characterized the national-security rationale for the December offshore-wind stop-work orders as a pretext.
Sources (1)
- Whitehouse Opening Statement at Permitting Reform Hearing · Sheldon WhitehouseRemarks as prepared for delivery, paragraphs discussing the August and December stop-work orders
Response record
Responses
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43 responses. First 6 shown initially. Newest first.
Kate Sinding DalyCLF senior vice president for law and policy Before this statement
CLF describes injunctions allowing the affected projects to resume construction.
"Blocking clean energy projects limits our energy options and makes electricity unaffordable"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Sinding Daly criticized the December lease pause affecting Revolution Wind and other projects, arguing it restricted energy supply, increased costs and worsened pollution.
After the statement
She argues that wind power must be part of an affordable and reliable energy supply.
Fending Off Federal Attacks on Wind EnergySection 'It's Clear What This is Really About', Kate Sinding Daly's response to the December lease pause.Why this label?
She rejects the pause and argues that its consequences undermine the stated security rationale.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Ted KellyDirector and lead counsel for U.S. clean energy, Environmental Defense Fund Before this statement
Interior had halted work on five offshore-wind projects, including Revolution Wind.
"it makes no sense"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Ted Kelly criticized the federal offshore-wind stop orders, including Revolution Wind's, arguing that the region needed additional electricity supply.
After the statement
Kelly argued that offshore wind could stabilize energy costs and supply.
Courts Strike Down All Five Stop-Work Orders for Offshore Wind ProjectsTed Kelly quotation, after the fifth project received court reliefWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Sheldon WhitehouseU.S. senator from Rhode Island and ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeDirectly involvedBefore this statement
Whitehouse reviewed the two Revolution Wind stops while discussing trust in the administration's permitting decisions.
"The new pretext was national security risks that had supposedly emerged in the previous thirty days."
CondemnedResponding to: Sheldon Whitehouse characterized the national-security rationale for the December offshore-wind stop-work orders as a pretext.
Full statement and sources
In prepared Senate remarks, Whitehouse criticized the August and December construction stops and disputed the administration's security rationale.
After the statement
He explained that he and Senator Martin Heinrich had paused permitting-reform negotiations, while saying he still wanted bipartisan reform.
Whitehouse Opening Statement at Permitting Reform Hearing · Sheldon WhitehouseRemarks as prepared for delivery, paragraphs discussing the August and December stop-work ordersWhy this label?
Whitehouse denounces the stop-work orders as unjustified attacks and disputes their stated rationale, so the statement condemns the action.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Chris MurphyU.S. senator from ConnecticutBefore this statement
Murphy responded to a federal judge temporarily allowing construction to continue after multiple attempts to halt the project.
"After shutting down wind farm construction because of a so-called threat to national security, the Trump administration denied my office a briefing to avoid exposing their ridiculous, empty claim."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Chris Murphy says the administration denied his office a briefing and lacked a sound national-security explanation for the halt.
After the statement
He welcomed continued work and argued it would help households facing high electricity prices.
Murphy Statement on Injunction Halting Trump's Baseless Shutdown of Revolution WindPassage beginning After shutting down wind farm constructionWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Green OceansNonprofit that intervened on the federal government's side in the Revolution Wind case, in a press release quoting its presidentBefore this statement
Judge Lamberth had granted Revolution Wind's request for a preliminary injunction against the December 22 suspension the day before. Green Oceans said it had intervened in the case to support the federal government's authority to act on national-security grounds and that it respected the Court's decision, while raising concern that construction could continue before its separate 2024 lawsuit challenging the project's federal approvals was resolved.
"Federal defense assessments dating back to 2007 document that large offshore wind turbines can interfere with early-warning radar systems, including PAVE PAWS, the only land-based radar protecting the East Coast from submarine-launched ballistic missiles"
Defended or excusedResponding to: Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
Full statement and sources
After the January 12 ruling, Green Oceans said it had intervened to support the federal government's authority to act on national-security grounds and cited defense assessments of radar interference from large offshore wind turbines. It said it respected the court's decision and would continue a separate challenge to the project's approvals.
After the statement
The release also disputes the project's job and cost claims and says Green Oceans will continue its separate 2024 lawsuit challenging the project's federal approvals.
Green Oceans Statement on Court’s Preliminary Injunction Ruling in Revolution Wind Case · Green OceansBusiness Wire press release dated January 13, 2026, 3:32 p.m. ESTWhy this label?
Relative to the justification for the halts, the organization backs the government's security basis by citing documented radar-interference risks, while accepting the court's ruling. Accepting the ruling does not change its support for the security rationale, so this is a defense rather than a mixed position.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Nancy PyneSenior advisor, Sierra Club Before this statement
Interior halted construction again in December, and a judge allowed work to resume in January.
"senseless"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Nancy Pyne condemned the renewed Revolution Wind halt and welcomed another ruling allowing work to resume.
After the statement
Pyne contrasted offshore wind's potential benefits with fossil-fuel price volatility.
Judge Overrules Revolution Wind Stop Work Order, AgainJanuary 13 release, Nancy Pyne statementWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
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Peter NeronhaRhode Island attorney generalBefore this statement
Neronha issued his statement after securing preliminary relief in Washington, D.C. federal court allowing construction to proceed.
"We refuse to accept this Administration’s unlawful attempts to hinder progress on the Revolution Wind project, and today’s legal victory reaffirms that we are right on the law,"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Peter Neronha welcomes the January injunction and calls the administration's efforts to block Revolution Wind unlawful.
After the statement
He argues that the project supports stable electricity prices, grid reliability and union jobs.
Neronha announces January preliminary injunction for Revolution WindPassage beginning We refuse to acceptWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Joe CourtneyU.S. representative from Connecticut's 2nd District and ranking member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, in a press releaseBefore this statement
Judge Royce Lamberth had stayed and enjoined the December 22 suspension pending the litigation.
"Today’s ruling reaffirms what was already clear. The Trump Administration’s second attempt to halt the Revolution Wind project is driven by the President’s longstanding personal vendetta against offshore wind, not any genuine national security concerns. The Revolution Wind project has been repeatedly reviewed and cleared over the years by the Department of Defense."
CondemnedResponding to: Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
Full statement and sources
Courtney said the December suspension was driven by the President's "longstanding personal vendetta against offshore wind" and not by "any genuine national security concerns", and said the Department of Defense had repeatedly reviewed and cleared the project.
After the statement
The release notes that an earlier injunction had blocked the August halt and that the House had rejected an amendment that would have further delayed the project.
Courtney Statement After Federal Judge Rules Revolution Wind Project Can Resume Work, Again · Joe CourtneyPress release dated January 12, 2026; statement attributed to Rep. Joe Courtney, first quoted paragraphWhy this label?
Relative to the justification for the halts, Courtney says the December suspension reflected personal animus rather than real security concerns and points to earlier Defense Department clearance. That rejects the stated rationale outright, so condemns fits better than “Challenged the characterization”.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Richard BlumenthalU.S. senator from Connecticut, in a press releaseBefore this statement
A federal judge had issued a second preliminary injunction allowing work on Revolution Wind to continue.
"Once again, a court has struck down Trump’s senseless stop work order on Revolution Wind because the administration has failed to produce a single shred of evidence to support its fantastical claims."
CondemnedResponding to: Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
Full statement and sources
Blumenthal said a court had again struck down what he called a "senseless stop work order" because the administration had "failed to produce a single shred of evidence to support its fantastical claims".
After the statement
The release adds that Blumenthal had written to Interior Secretary Burgum after both halts seeking answers about the national-security concerns and that the administration did not respond.
Blumenthal Statement on Preliminary Injunction for Revolution Wind · Richard BlumenthalPress release published January 12, 2026; statement attributed to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, first quoted paragraphWhy this label?
Blumenthal says the administration supplied no evidence for its claims and calls the order senseless. He rejects the basis for the action itself, which is more than a dispute over terminology.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Diana Furchtgott-RothEconomist writing a signed commentary published by The Heritage FoundationBefore this statement
Interior had announced on December 22, 2025 that it was pausing leases for five large offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, citing national-security risks. In the same commentary, Furchtgott-Roth wrote that the pause was "not only prudent but essential" given escalating threats from adversaries abroad and radar-interference concerns cited by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, days after a federal judge ruled the President could not withdraw the offshore wind permits via a January memorandum.
"But the interior department is entirely justified in expressing security concerns about offshore wind."
Defended or excusedResponding to: Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
Full statement and sources
In a signed Heritage Foundation commentary, Furchtgott-Roth defended the December pause on offshore wind projects, calling it "not only prudent but essential" and saying Interior was "entirely justified in expressing security concerns about offshore wind". She named Revolution Wind among the paused projects.
After the statement
The commentary cites radar interference, undersea detection and supply-chain concerns, and also argues that offshore wind can raise electricity costs.
Offshore Wind Is a Danger to National SecuritySigned commentary published January 7, 2026 by The Heritage Foundation; first and fourth paragraphsWhy this label?
Relative to the justification for the halts, she says Interior's security concerns justify the December pause and names Revolution Wind among the paused projects. She defends the action itself rather than merely disputing how it is described.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Revolution WindJoint venture of Skyborn Renewables and Ørsted that owns the Revolution Wind project, in a company releaseBefore this statement
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the lease suspension order on December 22, 2025. After the August 2025 stop-work order, Ørsted said on August 22, 2025 that its subsidiary Revolution Wind LLC was complying with the order and that Ørsted was evaluating all options, including legal proceedings.
"While Revolution Wind continues to seek to work constructively with the Administration and other stakeholders towards an expeditious and durable resolution of this matter, it believes that the lease suspension order violates applicable law. As was the case with the August 2025 stop-work order, the Revolution Wind Project (“Project”) faces substantial harm from a continuation of the lease suspension order. As a result, litigation is a necessary step to protect the rights of the Project. Revolution Wind secured all required federal and state permits in 2023, following extensive reviews that began more than nine years ago. As a requirement of the permitting process, the Project engaged in years-long consultation with the U.S Department of Defense [War] Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse to address potential impacts to national security and defense capabilities from construction through to operation of the Project. Those consultations resulted in a fully executed formal agreement between the Department of War, the Department of the Air Force, and Revolution Wind outlining mitigation measures by the Project."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Revolution Wind LLC said it believed the December 22, 2025 lease suspension order violated applicable law and that the project faced substantial harm from a continuation of the order. It said the project had secured all required federal and state permits in 2023 and had consulted the U.S. Department of Defense on national-security impacts as part of permitting.
After the statement
The release says Revolution Wind LLC filed a supplemental complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that day, to be followed by a motion for a preliminary injunction. It describes the project as about 87 percent complete, with 58 of 65 turbines installed.
Revolution Wind LLC to file Preliminary Injunction Against Lease Suspension OrderSecond and third paragraphs of the January 1, 2026 company releaseRevolution Wind receives offshore stop-work order from US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementSecond and third paragraphs of the August 22, 2025 company announcementWhy this label?
The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction, so the reference point is the two halt orders. Revolution Wind LLC says it believes the December lease suspension order violates applicable law and points to years of permitting review and a Defense Department consultation on national-security impacts. That rejects the halt itself, so we used the Condemned label.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Ted KellyDirector and lead counsel for U.S. Clean Energy at Environmental Defense Fund Before this statement
EDF issued his statement after the administration announced a new suspension affecting offshore projects under construction.
"Now, the administration is again unlawfully blocking clean, affordable energy."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Ted Kelly calls the December offshore-wind suspension unlawful and harmful to affordable electricity.
After the statement
Interior's announcement says the pause allows time to assess ways to mitigate security risks.
Trump Administration Announces Unlawful Offshore Wind HaltPassage beginning Now, the administration is againThe Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind LeasesOpening paragraphs, Doug Burgum quotation, and affected lease listWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Sheldon WhitehouseU.S. senator from Rhode IslandDirectly involved
Before this statement
Whitehouse responded to the second federal order stopping Revolution Wind construction.
"This looks more like the kind of vindictive harassment we have come to expect from the Trump administration than anything legitimate."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Sheldon Whitehouse calls the December halt vindictive harassment and questions its national-security rationale.
After the statement
He says the project had already undergone a federal review of national-security concerns.
Whitehouse responds to the second Revolution Wind suspensionPassage beginning This looks more like the kindWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Peter NeronhaRhode Island attorney general
Before this statement
The administration suspended leases for five East Coast wind projects, including Revolution Wind.
"Today’s surprise suspension order affecting nearly a half-dozen of America’s wind energy sites, including nearly completed Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island, is yet another attempt by this President to continue his all-out assault on wind energy,"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Peter Neronha says the December suspension continues the president's attack on wind energy.
After the statement
He says his office is reviewing the order and will stand up to the president when his actions threaten Rhode Islanders.
Neronha responds to the December offshore-wind suspensionPassage beginning Today’s surprise suspension orderWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Ned LamontGovernor of ConnecticutBefore this statement
Lamont responded on December 22 to the administration's latest attempt to stop Revolution Wind.
"Businesses and residents deserve economic predictability, yet with the administration’s constant starts and stops they’re left with the opposite, so the one thing the people of Connecticut can count on is that we will stand up to the Trump administration and ensure this project continues to move forward."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Ned Lamont says the latest halt would increase electricity prices and undermine business predictability.
After the statement
He argues that repeated interruptions undermine economic predictability and pledges to keep construction moving.
Governor Lamont Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Attempt To Stop Revolution WindPassage beginning This is yet another erraticWhy this label?
Lamont criticizes the renewed construction halt and the uncertainty caused by repeated stops and starts.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Andy BenedettoRepresentative of Millwrights Local 1121, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Before this statement
Benedetto identified workers on both Revolution Wind and Vineyard Wind.
"We hope this decision will be reversed so that those benefits may be realized."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Andy Benedetto opposed the December offshore-wind suspension, saying it displaced millwrights working on Revolution Wind and Vineyard Wind. He called for reversal to preserve jobs and regional economic benefits.
After the statement
He described effects on future work, local spending and infrastructure investment.
Senators Markey and Warren Slam Trump Administration's Attempt to Kill Jobs and Raise Energy Prices by Moving to Suspend Active Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind ProjectAndy Benedetto's quotation in the union-leader responsesWhy this label?
Benedetto criticizes the suspension, explicitly includes Revolution Wind and calls for its reversal.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
John LarsonU.S. representative for Connecticut's 1st DistrictBefore this statement
Larson responded to the December suspension. He criticized the renewed pause as baseless and described effects on clean-energy jobs and household electricity bills.
"This attack on Revolution Wind and Connecticut ratepayers must not stand."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Rep. John Larson rejected the December Revolution Wind pause as baseless and harmful to jobs and electricity affordability. He said Connecticut had fought the earlier stop-work order and was prepared to oppose the renewed action.
After the statement
The release recalled the earlier court injunction and a House vote defeating an amendment that would have delayed the project.
Larson Blasts Latest Trump Attempt to Halt Revolution Wind ProjectDecember 22 release, final sentence of Larson's quoted statementWhy this label?
Relative to the renewed federal halt of Revolution Wind construction, Larson explicitly rejects the action as baseless and harmful. Support for resuming work reflects his condemnation of the halt.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Jack ReedU.S. senator from Rhode IslandDirectly involvedBefore this statement
Reed issued his response after the administration announced another halt affecting Revolution Wind.
"But Trump’s repeated attacks on offshore wind are holding our nation back, increasing energy bills, and hurting our economy."
CondemnedResponding to: Jack Reed said the administration's repeated attacks on offshore wind increased energy bills and harmed the economy.
Full statement and sources
Reed criticized the renewed construction halt and argued that offshore wind should move forward to support affordability and jobs.
After the statement
He pledged to fight for the projects to advance and argued that offshore wind could benefit Rhode Island's economy and environment.
Reed Statement on Trump Admin's Attack on Offshore Wind & RI Jobs · Jack ReedStatement following the introduction, especially second and third quoted paragraphsWhy this label?
Reed expressly criticizes the renewed halt and urges the projects to proceed, so the statement condemns the action.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Doug BurgumU.S. secretary of the interiorDirectly involvedBefore this statement
Interior announced an immediate pause affecting five offshore-wind leases, including Revolution Wind.
"Today’s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, ..."
Defended or excusedResponding to: Doug Burgum said the offshore-wind pause, which included Revolution Wind, addressed emerging national-security risks from evolving adversary technology and projects near East Coast population centers.
Full statement and sources
Burgum defended the December pause on offshore-wind leases, including Revolution Wind, as a response to emerging security risks.
After the statement
The department said the pause would allow agencies and leaseholders to examine mitigation of risks described in classified reports. Its announcement also discussed radar interference.
The Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind LeasesOpening paragraphs, Doug Burgum quotation, and affected lease listBOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, December 22, 2025Pages 1-2, Director's Order signed by Acting Director Matthew N. GiaconaWhy this label?
Burgum argues that the pause addresses emerging security risks, so this statement defends the action.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Dan McKeeGovernor of Rhode IslandBefore this statement
On December 22, 2025, the Interior Department announced a pause on five offshore wind leases, including Revolution Wind, citing national security risks.
"The Trump administration’s latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects is reckless and unjustified. It threatens local economies, thousands of jobs, and the affordable, reliable energy our communities need."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said the Trump administration's latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, was reckless and unjustified. He said it threatens local economies, thousands of jobs and the affordable, reliable energy communities need.
After the statement
McKee also said Revolution Wind is nearly complete, has received all necessary approvals and has had its permits upheld by a federal court.
Governor McKee Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Derail Revolution WindPress release dated December 22, 2025, first quoted paragraphThe Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind LeasesOpening paragraphs, Doug Burgum quotation, and affected lease listWhy this label?
The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction. McKee called the administration's latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, reckless and unjustified. That rejects the halt itself, so we labeled it Condemned.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Richard BlumenthalU.S. senator from Connecticut
Before this statement
Blumenthal issued his statement after the September preliminary injunction.
"The Trump Administration offered no credible facts— not a shred of evidence— to support a continued stop work order that deprives thousands of workers of jobs and Connecticut consumers of more affordable energy."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Richard Blumenthal says the administration supplied no credible evidence for continuing its first stop-work order.
After the statement
He called for construction to be allowed permanently. The ruling provided temporary relief during litigation.
Blumenthal Statement on Preliminary Injunction for Revolution Wind ProjectPassage beginning The Trump Administration offeredWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Peter NeronhaRhode Island attorney general
Before this statement
Neronha commented after the court granted preliminary relief in the developer's federal lawsuit.
"Today’s legal victory in Washington, D.C. reaffirms what we know to be true: this President cannot cancel clean energy projects just because he believes doing so is politically expedient for him,"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Peter Neronha says the court's decision aligns with his argument that the halt was arbitrary and capricious.
After the statement
He welcomes the ruling for workers and families and says Rhode Island's case will continue.
Neronha responds to the September preliminary injunctionPassage beginning Today’s legal victory in WashingtonWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Jack ReedU.S. senator from Rhode Island, issuing a joint statement with Whitehouse, Magaziner and AmoDirectly involved
Before this statement
The four members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation responded jointly to the court's preliminary injunction in the Revolution Wind case.
"The Interior Department has provided no clear argument for its stop work order on the project. Our delegation stands united in urging the Administration to allow this project to proceed without further delay."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Jack Reed and Rhode Island's congressional delegation say Interior has not justified the halt and urge construction to proceed.
After the statement
They describe the ruling as the right outcome and support workers returning to the job.
RI CODEL Statement on Preliminary Injunction in Revolution Wind CasePassage beginning The Interior Department has providedWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Chris MurphyU.S. senator for Connecticut
Before this statement
Murphy responded to the preliminary injunction blocking the August stop-work order.
"has nothing to do with national security."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Sen. Chris Murphy rejected the Revolution Wind halt's national-security rationale, welcomed the preliminary injunction and urged the administration to abandon its efforts to stop construction.
After the statement
He alleged a political motive and predicted harm to union jobs and electricity affordability.
Murphy Statement On Preliminary Injunction For Revolution Wind ProjectFull statement following September 22 preliminary injunctionWhy this label?
Murphy criticizes the construction halt itself and calls for the administration to stop pursuing it.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Kate Sinding DalySenior vice president for law and policy, Conservation Law Foundation Before this statement
Interior's August stop-work order halted Revolution Wind construction.
"a dramatic overreach"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Kate Sinding Daly called the attempt to stop Revolution Wind unlawful and an overreach, welcoming the ruling that allowed construction to continue.
After the statement
Daly welcomed the ruling allowing construction to continue while litigation proceeded.
Revolution Wind Work Can ContinueSeptember 22, 2025 release, quoted statementWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Samantha DynowskiConnecticut chapter director, Sierra Club Before this statement
A federal judge allowed Revolution Wind construction to resume after the August halt.
"The Trump administration’s actions were unlawful and careless."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Samantha Dynowski condemned the halt as unlawful and careless, citing lost work and delays to lower-pollution electricity.
After the statement
Dynowski said completing the project would provide lower-pollution electricity and allow workers to return.
Judge Overrules Revolution Wind Stop Work OrderSeptember 22 release, Dynowski statementWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Joe CourtneyU.S. representative from Connecticut, in a joint statement with Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner
Before this statement
The House rejected an additional offshore-wind certification requirement.
"The Administration must lift its halt work order immediately."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Courtney, Amo and Magaziner jointly condemned the Revolution Wind halt and opposed an additional defense review, arguing that the project had already been vetted.
After the statement
Courtney, Amo and Magaziner said the administration should lift the construction halt immediately.
House votes down offshore-wind certification amendment after Courtney, Amo and Magaziner urge oppositionSeptember 11 release, first paragraph; Joint lawmakers' quoted statementWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Peter NeronhaRhode Island Attorney General, in a press release announcing a lawsuit with Connecticut
Before this statement
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the stop-work order on August 22, 2025. Connecticut and Rhode Island announced on September 4, 2025 that they would sue the Department of the Interior and the bureau over the order.
"With Revolution Wind, we have an opportunity to create good-paying jobs for Rhode Islanders, enhance energy reliability, and ensure energy cost savings while protecting our environment And yet, this stop work order is not even the latest development in this Administration’s all-out assault on wind energy. Just yesterday, we learned of reports that the Administration is pulling in staff from several different unrelated federal agencies, including Health and Human Services, to do its bidding. Does this sound like a federal government that is prioritizing the American people? This is bizarre, this is unlawful, this is potentially devastating, and we won’t stand by and watch it happen"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said the Revolution Wind stop-work order was not the latest development in what he called the administration's all-out assault on wind energy. He said "This is bizarre, this is unlawful, this is potentially devastating, and we won't stand by and watch it happen." He and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced that the two states would sue to overturn the order.
After the statement
At a press conference in his Providence office the same day, Neronha said the project was 80 percent complete, with 45 of its 65 turbines installed. He said the states' claims rest on the requirement that federal decisions be rational and explained.
Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order · Office of the Connecticut Attorney GeneralConnecticut Attorney General press release dated September 4, 2025Attorneys General Neronha and Tong sue Trump Administration over Revolution Wind stop-work orderReport of the September 4, 2025 press conference, with Neronha's remarks transcribed from the event videoWhy this label?
The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction, so the reference point is the federal halt orders. Neronha describes the August 22 stop-work order as part of an all-out assault on wind energy, says "this is unlawful," and announces a lawsuit to overturn the order. That rejects the halt itself, so we used the Condemned label.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
William TongConnecticut Attorney General, in a press release announcing a lawsuit with Rhode IslandBefore this statement
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the stop-work order on August 22, 2025. The release says the order cited the bureau's authority under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act without identifying a violation of law or an imminent threat to safety.
"Revolution Wind is fully permitted, nearly complete and months from providing enough American-made, clean, affordable energy to power 350,000 homes. Now, with zero justification, Trump wants to mothball the project, send workers home, and saddle Connecticut families with millions of dollars in higher energy costs. This kind of erratic and reckless governing is blatantly illegal, and we’re suing to stop it"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the federal government had given no justification for halting the nearly complete project, called the order illegal, and announced that Connecticut and Rhode Island were suing to overturn it.
After the statement
The states said they would file suit that day in federal court in Rhode Island against the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and their appointed leaders, asking the court to declare the order unlawful and block the halt. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, Governor Ned Lamont and members of Connecticut's congressional delegation were also quoted in the release.
Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order · Office of the Connecticut Attorney GeneralConnecticut Attorney General press release dated September 4, 2025Why this label?
The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction, so the reference point is the federal halt orders. Tong says the August 22 order came with no justification, calls it illegal, and announces a lawsuit to stop it. That rejects the halt itself, so we used the Condemned label.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Jack ReedU.S. senator from Rhode Island, issuing a joint statement with Whitehouse, Magaziner and AmoDirectly involved
Before this statement
The delegation issued its statement before Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's visit to Rhode Island.
"The Trump administration’s reckless decision to halt work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project is a betrayal of the Ocean State trades workers who have prepared for lifelong careers in offshore wind."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Jack Reed and Rhode Island's congressional delegation say the construction halt betrays workers trained for offshore-wind jobs.
After the statement
They urged the secretary to hear from workers affected by the order.
RI Delegation responds to the Revolution Wind halt before Labor Secretary visitPassage beginning The Trump administration’s reckless decisionWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Rosa L. DeLauroU.S. representative for Connecticut's 3rd DistrictBefore this statement
DeLauro's release responded to BOEM's order halting offshore activities. She first described the project's expected electricity supply, savings and employment.
"The only possible reason for stopping this project now is President Trump's bizarre vendetta against wind power."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Rep. Rosa DeLauro opposed the August Revolution Wind halt, calling it an absurd order driven by Trump's hostility to wind power. She said the nearly complete project had been fully permitted, supported jobs and would lower electricity costs.
After the statement
DeLauro accused Trump of preferring higher costs and layoffs to completing the project and pledged to join New England leaders in fighting the order.
DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution WindAugust 27 release, second quoted paragraphWhy this label?
Relative to the federal halt of Revolution Wind construction, DeLauro directly condemns the order and calls for resistance. Her proposed motive remains attributed to her.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
International Union of Painters and Allied TradesLabor union issuing an institutional statementBefore this statement
The union addressed the August construction halt.
"a direct attack on working people, unions, clean energy, and our communities."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades condemned the Revolution Wind stop-work order as an attack on workers and said its members had lost jobs.
After the statement
It said the shutdown reflected the administration's broader policies and alleged ideological motives.
IUPAT Statement on the Trump Administration's Stop-Work Order for Revolution WindOpening paragraph and subsequent explanationWhy this label?
The union's own statement directly rejects the shutdown and criticizes its consequences for workers.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
David LanglaisIronworkers Local 37 business manager and Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council vice president Before this statement
Langlais addressed the August halt.
"quickly reverse their decision."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
David Langlais criticized the Revolution Wind halt's effects on workers and urged BOEM and Trump to reverse it.
After the statement
He described uncertainty for union families.
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionDavid Langlais's independently attributed quotationWhy this label?
Langlais objects to the halt itself and calls for reversal.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Patrick CrowleyPresident of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO Before this statement
Crowley addressed the August halt.
"a betrayal of Rhode Island's working class."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Patrick Crowley condemned the Revolution Wind stoppage as a betrayal of workers.
After the statement
He alleged political motives.
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionPatrick Crowley's independently attributed quotationWhy this label?
Crowley rejects the halt and criticizes its effects on jobs and energy security.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Michael F. SabitoniLIUNA general secretary-treasurer and Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council president Before this statement
Sabitoni addressed the August halt.
"a devastating blow to workers and their families"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Michael Sabitoni condemned the Revolution Wind halt for putting union tradespeople out of work.
After the statement
He cited the project's permits and progress.
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionMichael Sabitoni's independently attributed quotationWhy this label?
Sabitoni directly criticizes the halt and its effect on workers.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Ray LongPresident and chief executive, American Council on Renewable Energy Before this statement
Interior issued the Revolution Wind stop-work order on August 22, 2025.
"an extraordinarily damaging mistake"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Ray Long urged the administration to reverse the Revolution Wind halt, arguing it endangered electricity reliability and confidence in permitted energy investments.
After the statement
Long called for reversal of the halt and warned about the effect on energy investment.
ACORE statement on the Revolution Wind stop-work orderACORE president and CEO's statementWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Katharine KollinsPresident, Southeastern Wind Coalition Before this statement
Interior issued the Revolution Wind stop-work order on August 22, 2025.
"This decision kills jobs, contracts, and investments"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Katharine Kollins criticized the Revolution Wind halt, saying it jeopardized jobs, investment and an immediate source of electricity.
After the statement
Kollins said the halt endangered jobs, contracts and electricity supply.
SEWC statement on the Revolution Wind stop-work orderSEWC president's quoted statementWhy this label?
Criticizes the federal halt, not merely the project's merits.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Seth MagazinerU.S. Representative from Rhode Island and member of the House Natural Resources CommitteeBefore this statement
The U.S. Department of the Interior ordered work on Revolution Wind to stop on Friday, August 22, 2025. The governor's office said in the release that the project was about 80 percent complete, with 45 of its 65 turbines standing.
"The Trump Administration is putting America last by stalling a project that will produce low-cost American-made energy The biggest winners from this move are countries like Saudi Arabia, from whom we will have to buy more oil, and the losers are Rhode Islanders, who are paying more on their electric bills, and trades workers who have been put in the unemployment line as a result of this reckless action"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Magaziner said the Trump administration was putting America last by stalling Revolution Wind, and that Rhode Islanders paying higher electric bills and trades workers put out of work were the losers of what he called a reckless action.
After the statement
The release says the leaders at the Quonset event vowed to keep pressing for a reversal of the order so the project could be finished in 2026 as planned.
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration’s Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionRhode Island Governor's Office press release dated August 25, 2025; remarks by Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo.Why this label?
The case asks whether the federal halts of Revolution Wind construction were justified. Magaziner says the stop-work order puts America last and calls it a reckless action that leaves Rhode Island ratepayers and trades workers worse off. That rejects the halt itself rather than only disputing how it is described, so we used the Condemned label.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Gabe AmoU.S. Representative from Rhode IslandBefore this statement
The U.S. Department of the Interior ordered work on Revolution Wind to stop on Friday, August 22, 2025. The governor's office said in the release that the project was about 80 percent complete, with 45 of its 65 turbines standing.
"I’m proud to link arms with leaders in our state to stand against Donald Trump’s reckless action that forces union workers out of work and hikes energy prices I will not be silent in the face of the weaponization of the federal government to disrupt clean energy investments that will lower costs for Rhode Islanders and advance solutions to the climate crisis"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Amo said he stood against what he called Donald Trump's reckless action forcing union workers out of work and raising energy prices, and said he would not be silent about what he called the weaponization of the federal government to disrupt clean energy investment.
After the statement
The release says the leaders at the Quonset event vowed to keep pressing for a reversal of the order so the project could be finished in 2026 as planned.
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration’s Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionRhode Island Governor's Office press release dated August 25, 2025; remarks by Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo.Why this label?
The case asks whether the federal halts of Revolution Wind construction were justified. Amo says he stands against Donald Trump's reckless action that forces union workers out of work and hikes energy prices, and says he will not be silent about what he called the weaponization of the federal government to disrupt clean energy investments. The release presents his remarks as a response to the stop-work order, and they reject the halt itself, so we used the Condemned label.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Dan McKeeGovernor of Rhode Island, speaking at an event with the state's congressional delegation and union leaders
Before this statement
According to the Governor's Office, the U.S. Department of the Interior ordered work on Revolution Wind to stop on Friday, August 22, 2025, when the project was 80 percent complete.
"We need the Trump Administration to understand that this stop-work order on Revolution Wind is an attack on the jobs of hard-working Rhode Islanders, on our ability to access reliable and affordable energy, and on our families who are struggling to pay high utility bills"
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said the stop-work order on Revolution Wind was an attack on the jobs of Rhode Island workers, on the state's ability to access reliable and affordable energy, and on families struggling to pay high utility bills.
After the statement
The release said McKee was joined at the North Kingstown event by Rhode Island's congressional delegation and union leaders, who vowed to keep pressing for the order to be reversed.
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration’s Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing CompletionRhode Island Governor's Office press release dated August 25, 2025; remarks by Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo.Why this label?
The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction. McKee called the August stop-work order an attack on Rhode Island workers, on access to reliable and affordable energy, and on families facing high utility bills. That rejects the halt itself, so we labeled it Condemned.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Jack ReedU.S. senator from Rhode Island, issuing a joint statement with Whitehouse, Magaziner and AmoDirectly involved
Before this statement
Reed issued a joint statement with Sheldon Whitehouse, Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo after the first stop-work order.
"Halting this nearly completed project is unwarranted and unacceptable."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Jack Reed and Rhode Island's congressional delegation reject the August construction halt.
After the statement
The delegation pledged to protect Rhode Island's interests and lower electricity bills.
RI Delegation Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind ProjectPassage beginning Halting this nearly completed projectWhy this label?
The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
- Ned LamontGovernor of Connecticut, in a joint press release with Rhode Island's governor
Before this statement
BOEM had ordered Revolution Wind to halt offshore activities on August 22, citing national-security and marine-use concerns, when the project was more than 80 percent complete.
"This political move by the Trump administration will drive up the cost of electricity bills and contradicts everything the administration has told us."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
Lamont called the August stop-work order a "political move" that would raise electricity bills, and said it "contradicts everything the administration has told us".
After the statement
Rhode Island's governor issued a companion statement in the same release. On September 4, the two states' attorneys general announced a lawsuit challenging the order.
Governor Lamont and Governor McKee Statements on President Trump’s Order To Stop Construction on the Nearly Complete Revolution Wind Project · Office of the Governor of ConnecticutConnecticut Governor's Office press release dated August 23, 2025; statement attributed to Governor LamontWhy this label?
Lamont calls the August order political, says it contradicts the administration's own assurances, and says it will raise costs. He rejects the action itself rather than only disputing a label, so condemns fits better than “Challenged the characterization”.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Jason GrumetChief executive officer of the American Clean Power Association, a clean energy trade group, in a statement issued by the associationBefore this statement
The American Clean Power Association released the statement on August 22, 2025, after the Department of the Interior issued a stop-work order for the Revolution Wind project.
"Revolution Wind has been years in the making, planned, permitted, and financed under clear federal rules. Stopping construction now, when it is 80 percent complete, is more than a bureaucratic delay — it’s a broken promise to the communities, workers, consumers, and businesses counting on this project. This is not the first time extreme partisan politics has derailed sound energy policy. The unfortunate message to investors is clear: the U.S. is no longer a reliable place for long-term energy investments."
CondemnedCase context: Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Full statement and sources
American Clean Power Association CEO Jason Grumet said stopping Revolution Wind at 80 percent completion was more than a bureaucratic delay and was a broken promise to the communities, workers, consumers and businesses counting on it. He said the message to investors was that the U.S. was no longer a reliable place for long-term energy investments.
After the statement
Grumet also said that more than 1,000 American workers had logged two million union work hours on the project, and that the administration was raising alarms about rising energy prices while blocking new supply from reaching the grid.
ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Stop Work OrderFirst two paragraphs of the statement attributed to ACP CEO Jason GrumetWhy this label?
The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction, so the reference point is the halt orders. Grumet says stopping construction at 80 percent completion is more than a bureaucratic delay and a broken promise, and blames partisan politics. That rejects the halt itself, so we used the Condemned label.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Sources
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Original text
BOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, August 22, 2025
Relevant passage: Pages 1-2, Director's Order signed by Acting Director Matthew N. Giacona
About this source
BOEM ordered a halt to offshore project activities while it reviewed national-security and marine-use concerns. The order preserved specified emergency, safety and approval-compliance activities.
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- Accessed
Analysis
Klein questions the security rationale for halting Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: October 26 article, How dead is offshore wind and concluding Klein interview
About this source
Klein gives her assessment of the administration's rationale in an interview; her claims are attributed to her.
- Author
- Jan Ellen Spiegel
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- Accessed
Analysis
Renewable Energy Long Island calls for reversal of the wind halt
Relevant passage: August 26 statement signed by executive director Melissa Parrott
About this source
The organization presents its opposition to the stop-work order and asks government and industry leaders to resist it.
- Author
- Melissa Parrott
- Published
- Accessed
Analysis
Fortuna argues the wind halt threatens investment and public confidence
Relevant passage: August 24 commentary, project halt and How the Anti-Wind Narrative Evolved
About this source
Fortuna presents her criticism of the stop-work order and its political messaging.
- Author
- Carolyn Fortuna
- Published
- Accessed
Analysis
Kranz and McPherson examine conflicting coal and wind policy rationales
Relevant passage: Introduction and appendix sections D-E, including Revolution Wind stop-work orders and permit reconsideration
About this source
The authors argue that federal coal and wind policies rely on inconsistent energy and national-security explanations. Their analysis discusses Revolution Wind explicitly.
- Author
- Erika Kranz and Kendall McPherson
- Accessed
Analysis
Harvard EELP publishes its analysis of coal and wind policy rationales
Relevant passage: Dated release, authors and paper summary
About this source
The publisher dates the Kranz and McPherson paper October 28, 2026.
- Author
- Harvard Environmental and Energy Law Program
- Published
- Accessed
Analysis
Foley Hoag examines permit protections proposed after offshore-wind interruptions
Relevant passage: Introduction and Permit Certainty section
About this source
The authors discuss proposed legislation in the context of the Revolution Wind orders and renewed approval-review requests.
- Author
- Noah C. Shaw and Kevin Y. Chen
- Published
- Accessed
Original text
Interior seeks remand of the Revolution Wind construction-plan approval
Relevant passage: Green Oceans v. Interior, ECF 114, pages 1-2
About this source
The government asks for remand to reconsider compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The filing is a request, not a court order.
- Author
- U.S. Department of Justice, for the federal defendants
- Published
- Accessed
Original text
Green Oceans challenges federal approval of Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Filed complaint, January 16, 2024, introduction and prayer for relief
About this source
The complaint challenges the federal approvals. Its assertions are the plaintiffs' allegations.
- Author
- Green Oceans and other plaintiffs
- Published
- Accessed
Original text
BOEM records Revolution Wind's construction-plan approval
Relevant passage: Construction and Operations Plan approval, November 17, 2023
About this source
The official project history distinguishes the joint record of decision from approval of the construction and operations plan.
- Author
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Accessed
Official statement
Interior announces approval of the Revolution Wind project
Relevant passage: Dated announcement and project description
About this source
Interior announces the project approval following the joint record of decision.
- Author
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
RI Delegation responds to the Revolution Wind halt before Labor Secretary visit
Relevant passage: Passage beginning The Trump administration’s reckless decision
Excerpt
"The Trump administration’s reckless decision to halt work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project is a betrayal of the Ocean State trades workers who have prepared for lifelong careers in offshore wind."
About this source
The delegation issued its statement before Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's visit to Rhode Island.
- Author
- Jack Reed; Sheldon Whitehouse; Seth Magaziner; Gabe Amo
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
RI CODEL Statement on Preliminary Injunction in Revolution Wind Case
Relevant passage: Passage beginning The Interior Department has provided
Excerpt
"The Interior Department has provided no clear argument for its stop work order on the project. Our delegation stands united in urging the Administration to allow this project to proceed without further delay."
About this source
The four lawmakers responded jointly to the September injunction.
- Author
- Jack Reed; Sheldon Whitehouse; Seth Magaziner; Gabe Amo
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
RI Delegation Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind Project
Relevant passage: Passage beginning Halting this nearly completed project
Excerpt
"Halting this nearly completed project is unwarranted and unacceptable."
About this source
Reed issued a joint statement with Sheldon Whitehouse, Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo after the first stop-work order.
- Author
- Jack Reed; Sheldon Whitehouse; Seth Magaziner; Gabe Amo
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Governor Lamont Statement on Trump Administration's Latest Attempt To Stop Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Passage beginning This is yet another erratic
Excerpt
"This is yet another erratic, anti-business move by the Trump administration that will drive up the price of electricity in Connecticut and throughout the region."
About this source
Connecticut's governor responded to the December attempt to stop the nearly complete project.
- Author
- Ned Lamont
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Murphy Statement on Injunction Halting Trump's Baseless Shutdown of Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Passage beginning After shutting down wind farm construction
Excerpt
"After shutting down wind farm construction because of a so-called threat to national security, the Trump administration denied my office a briefing to avoid exposing their ridiculous, empty claim."
About this source
Murphy responded the day after the second preliminary injunction allowed construction to resume.
- Author
- Chris Murphy
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Neronha responds to the September preliminary injunction
Relevant passage: Passage beginning Today’s legal victory in Washington
Excerpt
"Today’s legal victory in Washington, D.C. reaffirms what we know to be true: this President cannot cancel clean energy projects just because he believes doing so is politically expedient for him,"
About this source
Neronha commented after the court granted preliminary relief in the developer's federal lawsuit.
- Author
- Peter F. Neronha
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Neronha responds to the December offshore-wind suspension
Relevant passage: Passage beginning Today’s surprise suspension order
Excerpt
"Today’s surprise suspension order affecting nearly a half-dozen of America’s wind energy sites, including nearly completed Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island, is yet another attempt by this President to continue his all-out assault on wind energy,"
About this source
The administration suspended leases for five East Coast wind projects, including Revolution Wind.
- Author
- Peter F. Neronha
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Neronha announces January preliminary injunction for Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Passage beginning We refuse to accept
Excerpt
"We refuse to accept this Administration’s unlawful attempts to hinder progress on the Revolution Wind project, and today’s legal victory reaffirms that we are right on the law,"
About this source
The federal court allowed work to resume after the December suspension.
- Author
- Peter F. Neronha
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Blumenthal Statement on Preliminary Injunction for Revolution Wind Project
Relevant passage: Passage beginning The Trump Administration offered
Excerpt
"The Trump Administration offered no credible facts— not a shred of evidence— to support a continued stop work order that deprives thousands of workers of jobs and Connecticut consumers of more affordable energy."
About this source
Blumenthal issued his statement after the September preliminary injunction.
- Author
- Richard Blumenthal
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Whitehouse responds to the second Revolution Wind suspension
Relevant passage: Passage beginning This looks more like the kind
Excerpt
"This looks more like the kind of vindictive harassment we have come to expect from the Trump administration than anything legitimate."
About this source
Whitehouse responded to the second federal order stopping Revolution Wind construction.
- Author
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Trump Administration Announces Unlawful Offshore Wind Halt
Relevant passage: Passage beginning Now, the administration is again
Excerpt
"Now, the administration is again unlawfully blocking clean, affordable energy."
About this source
EDF issued his statement after the administration announced a new suspension affecting offshore projects under construction.
- Author
- Ted Kelly
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Fending Off Federal Attacks on Wind Energy
Relevant passage: Section 'It's Clear What This is Really About', Kate Sinding Daly's response to the December lease pause.
About this source
CLF quotes its policy executive criticizing the December pause affecting Revolution Wind and four other projects.
- Author
- Pam Reynolds
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Revolution Wind Begins Delivering Power to New England
Relevant passage: Opening announcement dated March 13, 2026; page timestamp March 14, 2026 at 00:45 UTC.
About this source
The developer announces first grid delivery. The announcement distinguishes that milestone from full commercial operations.
- Author
- Revolution Wind, LLC
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Larson Blasts Latest Trump Attempt to Halt Revolution Wind Project
Relevant passage: December 22 release, final sentence of Larson's quoted statement
Excerpt
"This attack on Revolution Wind and Connecticut ratepayers must not stand."
About this source
Larson responded to the December suspension. He criticized the renewed pause as baseless and described effects on clean-energy jobs and household electricity bills. The release recalled the earlier court injunction and a House vote defeating an amendment that would have delayed the project.
- Author
- John Larson
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: August 27 release, second quoted paragraph
Excerpt
"The only possible reason for stopping this project now is President Trump's bizarre vendetta against wind power."
About this source
DeLauro's release responded to BOEM's order halting offshore activities. She first described the project's expected electricity supply, savings and employment. DeLauro accused Trump of preferring higher costs and layoffs to completing the project and pledged to join New England leaders in fighting the order.
- Author
- Rosa L. DeLauro
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing Completion
Relevant passage: Patrick Crowley's independently attributed quotation
Excerpt
"a betrayal of Rhode Island's working class."
About this source
Crowley addressed the August halt. He alleged political motives.
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing Completion
Relevant passage: David Langlais's independently attributed quotation
Excerpt
"quickly reverse their decision."
About this source
Langlais addressed the August halt. He described uncertainty for union families.
- Published
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Official statement
Senators Markey and Warren Slam Trump Administration's Attempt to Kill Jobs and Raise Energy Prices by Moving to Suspend Active Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Project
Relevant passage: Andy Benedetto's quotation in the union-leader responses
Excerpt
"We hope this decision will be reversed so that those benefits may be realized."
About this source
Benedetto identified workers on both Revolution Wind and Vineyard Wind. He described effects on future work, local spending and infrastructure investment.
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration's Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing Completion
Relevant passage: Michael Sabitoni's independently attributed quotation
Excerpt
"a devastating blow to workers and their families"
About this source
Sabitoni addressed the August halt. He cited the project's permits and progress.
- Published
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Official statement
IUPAT Statement on the Trump Administration's Stop-Work Order for Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Opening paragraph and subsequent explanation
Excerpt
"a direct attack on working people, unions, clean energy, and our communities."
About this source
The union addressed the August construction halt. It said the shutdown reflected the administration's broader policies and alleged ideological motives.
- Published
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Official statement
Murphy Statement On Preliminary Injunction For Revolution Wind Project
Relevant passage: Full statement following September 22 preliminary injunction
Excerpt
"has nothing to do with national security."
About this source
Murphy responded to the preliminary injunction blocking the August stop-work order. He alleged a political motive and predicted harm to union jobs and electricity affordability.
- Published
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Official statement
House votes down offshore-wind certification amendment after Courtney, Amo and Magaziner urge opposition
Relevant passage: September 11 release, first paragraph; Joint lawmakers' quoted statement
About this source
The House voted 209-224 against an NDAA amendment requiring further Defense Department certifications for offshore-wind projects, including Revolution Wind. Courtney, Amo and Magaziner jointly condemned the Revolution Wind halt and opposed an additional defense review, arguing that the project had already been vetted.
- Author
- Office of Rep. Joe Courtney
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Judge Overrules Revolution Wind Stop Work Order, Again
Relevant passage: January 13 release, Nancy Pyne statement
About this source
Nancy Pyne condemned the renewed Revolution Wind halt and welcomed another ruling allowing work to resume.
- Author
- Sierra Club
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Judge Overrules Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
Relevant passage: September 22 release, Dynowski statement
About this source
Samantha Dynowski condemned the halt as unlawful and careless, citing lost work and delays to lower-pollution electricity.
- Author
- Sierra Club
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Courts Strike Down All Five Stop-Work Orders for Offshore Wind Projects
Relevant passage: Ted Kelly quotation, after the fifth project received court relief
About this source
Ted Kelly criticized the federal offshore-wind stop orders, including Revolution Wind's, arguing that the region needed additional electricity supply.
- Author
- Environmental Defense Fund
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
ACORE statement on the Revolution Wind stop-work order
Relevant passage: ACORE president and CEO's statement
About this source
Ray Long urged the administration to reverse the Revolution Wind halt, arguing it endangered electricity reliability and confidence in permitted energy investments.
- Author
- American Council on Renewable Energy
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
SEWC statement on the Revolution Wind stop-work order
Relevant passage: SEWC president's quoted statement
About this source
Katharine Kollins criticized the Revolution Wind halt, saying it jeopardized jobs, investment and an immediate source of electricity.
- Author
- Southeastern Wind Coalition
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Revolution Wind Work Can Continue
Relevant passage: September 22, 2025 release, quoted statement
About this source
Kate Sinding Daly called the attempt to stop Revolution Wind unlawful and an overreach, welcoming the ruling that allowed construction to continue.
- Author
- Conservation Law Foundation
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
ACP Statement on Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
Relevant passage: First two paragraphs of the statement attributed to ACP CEO Jason Grumet
Excerpt
"Revolution Wind has been years in the making, planned, permitted, and financed under clear federal rules."
About this source
American Clean Power Association press release, dated August 22, 2025, carrying a statement from its CEO after the Interior Department's stop-work order for Revolution Wind.
- Published
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Official statement
Revolution Wind receives offshore stop-work order from US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Relevant passage: Second and third paragraphs of the August 22, 2025 company announcement
Excerpt
"Ørsted is evaluating all options to resolve the matter expeditiously."
About this source
Ørsted company announcement reporting that its subsidiary Revolution Wind LLC received the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's August 22, 2025 stop-work order, is complying with it and is evaluating all options.
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Official statement
Revolution Wind LLC to file Preliminary Injunction Against Lease Suspension Order
Relevant passage: Second and third paragraphs of the January 1, 2026 company release
Excerpt
"While Revolution Wind continues to seek to work constructively with the Administration and other stakeholders towards an expeditious and durable resolution of this matter, it believes that the lease suspension order violates applicable law."
About this source
Company release, posted on Ørsted's website, announcing a supplemental court complaint against the December 22, 2025 lease suspension order for the Revolution Wind project.
- Published
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Reporting
Attorneys General Neronha and Tong sue Trump Administration over Revolution Wind stop-work order
Relevant passage: Report of the September 4, 2025 press conference, with Neronha's remarks transcribed from the event video
Excerpt
"This project is important, beneficial, clean, renewable, and most importantly, for purposes of this lawsuit, it is a project that is 80% done."
About this source
Steve Ahlquist's account of the Rhode Island attorney general's press conference announcing the states' lawsuit over the Revolution Wind stop-work order, with the event video and transcribed remarks.
- Author
- Steve Ahlquist
- Published
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Official statement
Governor McKee Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Derail Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Press release dated December 22, 2025, first quoted paragraph
Excerpt
"The Trump administration’s latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects is reckless and unjustified. It threatens local economies, thousands of jobs, and the affordable, reliable energy our communities need."
About this source
Rhode Island Governor's Office press release with Gov. Dan McKee's statement on the December 2025 federal action affecting offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind.
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Governor McKee, Congressional Delegation, Union Leaders Condemn Trump Administration’s Attempt to Derail Multibillion-Dollar Revolution Wind Project Nearing Completion
Relevant passage: Rhode Island Governor's Office press release dated August 25, 2025; remarks by Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo.
Excerpt
"The Trump Administration is putting America last by stalling a project that will produce low-cost American-made energy,"
About this source
Press release from the Rhode Island governor's office on a Quonset event where the governor, the state's congressional delegation and union leaders criticized the federal stop-work order on Revolution Wind. It quotes the governor, both senators, both House members and several labor and college leaders.
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Reporting
Permitting talks live on as DOJ declines to appeal ruling favoring Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: E&E News article dated March 16, 2026; opening paragraphs on the appeal deadline
Excerpt
"The Trump administration didn’t appeal a federal court ruling in favor of an offshore wind project near Rhode Island on Friday"
About this source
Reports that the Justice Department let the deadline to appeal Judge Lamberth's January 12 injunction pass, despite Burgum's earlier statement that Interior would appeal. It also quotes Senator Whitehouse on permitting negotiations and a White House spokesperson.
- Author
- Benjamin Storrow and Kelsey Brugger
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Original video
Offshore Wind Farms Are Security Risks, Burgum Says
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says the administration will appeal court rulings against its offshore wind stop-work orders, on Bloomberg Television, Feb. 11, 2026.
Excerpt from 2:09 to 3:08 of the Bloomberg Television clip posted on X. Taken from Bloomberg Television's post of the interview on X. The Bloomberg Television YouTube upload cited for this source shows the same video. DI added its logo in the corner.
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Watch the full original video (opens in a new tab) (relevant passage: Bloomberg Television interview published February 11, 2026; final portion, in response to a question about appealing court rulings against the stop-work orders)
Excerpt
"Absolutely we are."
About this source
Interior Secretary Burgum is asked whether the administration will appeal the court rulings against the stop-work orders on offshore wind farms. He answers that it will, and repeats that radar and sonar interference are national-security concerns.
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- Bloomberg Television
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Reporting
Trump Administration to Appeal Court Rulings Allowing Offshore Wind Projects to Resume Construction – Report
Relevant passage: Offshore Wind article dated February 12, 2026; opening paragraphs summarizing Burgum's Bloomberg Television interview
Excerpt
"the US Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, told Bloomberg Television the Department of the Interior (DOI) would appeal the rulings"
About this source
Summarizes Burgum's February 11, 2026 television remarks that Interior would appeal the injunctions against the December 22 stop-work orders, and his continued reliance on national-security risks as the reason for the halts.
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Reporting
Work on Revolution Wind continues as deadline to appeal passes
Relevant passage: CT Mirror article dated November 24, 2025; opening paragraphs on the 60-day appeal deadline
Excerpt
"That deadline passed on Friday, Nov. 21 with no action taken by the federal government."
About this source
Reports that the federal government did not appeal the September 22, 2025 preliminary injunction within the 60-day window. It quotes Connecticut Attorney General Tong, notes that a BOEM spokesperson declined to comment, and says the states' separate lawsuit remained pending.
- Author
- John Moritz
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Connecticut and Rhode Island to Sue to Overturn Baseless Revolution Wind Stop Work Order
Relevant passage: Connecticut Attorney General press release dated September 4, 2025
Excerpt
"Connecticut and Rhode Island will sue the Trump administration in Rhode Island federal court today"
About this source
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that their states would sue the Interior Department and BOEM, alleging the stop-work order was arbitrary and capricious. The release also carries statements from Governor Lamont and members of Congress.
- Author
- Office of the Connecticut Attorney General
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- Accessed
Official statement
Revolution Wind to File Preliminary Injunction Against Stop Work Order
Relevant passage: Revolution Wind press release dated September 4, 2025
Excerpt
"filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the stop-work order"
About this source
The developer announced that it had filed suit challenging BOEM's stop-work order and said it believed the order lacked legal authority. It said a request for a preliminary injunction would follow.
- Author
- Revolution Wind
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Green Oceans Statement on Court’s Preliminary Injunction Ruling in Revolution Wind Case
Relevant passage: Business Wire press release dated January 13, 2026, 3:32 p.m. EST
Excerpt
"Green Oceans, which intervened in the case to support the federal government’s authority to act on national-security grounds, respects the Court’s decision."
About this source
Press release from the organization that intervened in the litigation on the federal government's side, issued the day after the January 12 ruling. It cites radar-interference concerns and says the organization will continue a separate legal challenge to the project's federal approvals.
- Author
- Green Oceans
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Analysis
Offshore Wind Is a Danger to National Security
Relevant passage: Signed commentary published January 7, 2026 by The Heritage Foundation; first and fourth paragraphs
Excerpt
"But the interior department is entirely justified in expressing security concerns about offshore wind."
About this source
Signed commentary published after Interior's December 22, 2025 suspension of five offshore wind projects. The author supports the suspensions on defense grounds and names Revolution Wind among the paused projects.
- Author
- Diana Furchtgott-Roth
- Published
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Official statement
Blumenthal Statement on Preliminary Injunction for Revolution Wind
Relevant passage: Press release published January 12, 2026; statement attributed to Sen. Richard Blumenthal, first quoted paragraph
Excerpt
"a court has struck down Trump’s senseless stop work order on Revolution Wind because the administration has failed to produce a single shred of evidence to support its fantastical claims"
About this source
Press release issued after the second preliminary injunction. Blumenthal says the administration failed to support its claims, and the release notes that he had written to Interior Secretary Burgum seeking answers about the national-security concerns without receiving a response.
- Author
- Richard Blumenthal
- Published
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Official statement
Courtney Statement After Federal Judge Rules Revolution Wind Project Can Resume Work, Again
Relevant passage: Press release dated January 12, 2026; statement attributed to Rep. Joe Courtney, first quoted paragraph
Excerpt
"The Trump Administration’s second attempt to halt the Revolution Wind project is driven by the President’s longstanding personal vendetta against offshore wind, not any genuine national security concerns"
About this source
Press release issued after Judge Lamberth's January 12, 2026 order. Courtney disputes the national-security rationale for the December suspension and cites earlier Department of Defense reviews of the project.
- Author
- Joe Courtney
- Published
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Official statement
Governor Lamont and Governor McKee Statements on President Trump’s Order To Stop Construction on the Nearly Complete Revolution Wind Project
Relevant passage: Connecticut Governor's Office press release dated August 23, 2025; statement attributed to Governor Lamont
Excerpt
"This political move by the Trump administration will drive up the cost of electricity bills and contradicts everything the administration has told us."
About this source
Joint press release from the governors of Connecticut and Rhode Island the day after BOEM ordered work stopped. Lamont's statement criticizes the halt and says it contradicts what the administration had told the states.
- Author
- Ned Lamont
- Published
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Official statement
Connecticut announces Revolution Wind’s final turbine installation
Relevant passage: State of Connecticut press release dated September 18, 2026; opening announcement and statements by Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino.
Excerpt
"The completion of Revolution Wind’s final turbine marks an important milestone in our effort to diversify Connecticut energy production."
About this source
The release says the project’s 65th and final offshore wind turbine had been installed and that full commercial operation was expected later in 2026. It also attributes statements about energy supply, rates and grid reliability to Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino.
- Author
- Office of Governor Ned Lamont
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Official statement
Governor Lamont and Acting Commissioner Cimino Statements on Revolution Wind Successfully Installing Its Final Turbine
Relevant passage: Opening paragraph and project description after the officials' statements
About this source
Connecticut announced installation of the 65th turbine. It described the project as 704 megawatts, with 400 for Rhode Island and 304 for Connecticut, and expected full commercial operation later in 2026.
- Author
- Office of Governor Ned Lamont
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Original text
Revolution Wind v. Burgum: preliminary injunction, January 12, 2026
Relevant passage: Case 1:25-cv-02999-RCL, Document 63, page 2
About this source
Signed order staying and enjoining enforcement of the December 22 order pending the proceedings. The court found the requirements for preliminary relief met.
- Author
- Royce C. Lamberth
- Published
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Official statement
Whitehouse Opening Statement at Permitting Reform Hearing
Relevant passage: Remarks as prepared for delivery, paragraphs discussing the August and December stop-work orders
About this source
Whitehouse's prepared remarks criticized both Revolution Wind halts, disputed the national-security justification and explained his pause in permitting-reform negotiations.
- Author
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- Published
- Accessed
Official statement
Reed Statement on Trump Admin's Attack on Offshore Wind & RI Jobs
Relevant passage: Statement following the introduction, especially second and third quoted paragraphs
About this source
Reed criticized the renewed halt to offshore wind projects, explicitly including Revolution Wind, and argued that the policy harmed jobs and electricity affordability.
- Author
- Jack Reed
- Published
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Official statement
The Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
Relevant passage: Opening paragraphs, Doug Burgum quotation, and affected lease list
About this source
Interior's announcement includes Revolution Wind among five paused leases. Burgum defended the action on security grounds; the department described radar interference and a review of possible mitigation.
- Author
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- Published
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Original text
BOEM Director's Order to Revolution Wind, December 22, 2025
Relevant passage: Pages 1-2, Director's Order signed by Acting Director Matthew N. Giacona
About this source
The order suspended offshore activities for 90 days, subject to exceptions, citing new classified defense information. BOEM said suspension was necessary while it considered mitigation.
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Original text
Revolution Wind v. Burgum: preliminary injunction, September 22, 2025
Relevant passage: Case 1:25-cv-02999-RCL, Document 36, pages 1-2
About this source
Signed order by Judge Royce C. Lamberth staying and enjoining the August stop-work order pending the proceedings. This was preliminary relief, not a final merits judgment.
- Author
- Royce C. Lamberth
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