DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division(@DOJEnergy):“The national security exemption for Gulf of America oil and gas activities means what it says, as another federal court has now confirmed,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). “This decision removes another obstacle to energy production vital to our national security. The Department will keep defending President Donald J. Trump’s agenda to unleash American energy.”

DOJ Energy and Natural Resources Division@DOJEnergy

2026.09.30 20:44

“The national security exemption for Gulf of America oil and gas activities means what it says, as another federal court has now confirmed,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). “This decision removes another obstacle to energy production vital to our national security. The Department will keep defending President Donald J. Trump’s agenda to unleash American energy.”

U.S. Department of Justice@TheJusticeDept

2026.09.30 20:43

Federal Court Dismisses Another Challenge to Energy Development in Gulf of America “This Department of Justice will never cease defending this Administration's efforts to ensure our Nation's security,” said @ASGWoodward. “We are pleased that a third court has correctly applied the Endangered Species Committee’s national security exemption to dismiss challenges to biological opinions by FWS and NMFS. Make no mistake, under President Trump, American energy dominance is back.” 🔗: