Trump DOJ Files to Block Minnesota Climate Suit Shielding Big Oil

The Trump administration's DOJ has filed in federal court to halt Minnesota's climate lawsuit against Exxon, Koch Industries, and API, aiming to protect oil majors from state actions amid at least 15 similar suits. This follows a federal judge's April 2026 preliminary injunction by Denise J. Casper blocking the administration's renewable crackdown, which threatened 57.2 GW of capacity, $905 million in project capital, and $8.4–$25.6 billion in tax credits. Bolstered by the EPA's February revocation of the 2009 endangerment finding and a Supreme Court ruling reopening a Louisiana case after a $740 million award, these steps reduce oil sector risks, modestly supporting WLDOIL despite court uncertainties.