Court Rules Biden Administration Must Proceed with Gulf Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Federal court strikes down Biden administration's restrictions on upcoming Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale.
Judge rules the administration must proceed with the lease sale covering millions of acres by September 30.
Ruling states the administration's actions appeared to "weaponize" the Endangered Species Act.
American Petroleum Institute says the decision will allow the lease sale to move forward as directed by Congress.
Ruling is a win for U.S. energy security and the Gulf Coast economy according to industry groups.

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