California and New York sue Trump administration over offshore wind lease cancellations

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Democratic attorneys general from California and New York sued the Trump administration over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases. California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a suit against the removal of a project off California's coast, while New York Attorney General Letitia James led seven states in lawsuits to block deals with Invenergy and Bluepoint Wind. The administration plans to pay $1.4 billion to cancel multiple projects, with nearly $4 billion pledged overall. Officials argue these deals are illegal and will increase electricity costs, while the administration seeks to favor fossil fuels over wind energy.