A federal district court judge has lifted the Department of the Interior's order pausing construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, despite objections from the U.S. Navy regarding national security. The ruling has drawn criticism from public interest organizations involved in a lawsuit against the project, claiming the judge overstepped jurisdiction and ignored military concerns. The ongoing legal battle centers around environmental and administrative permit violations.
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