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Biden’s move to block offshore acreage from oil leasing was illegal, US judge rules

Former president tried to remove 625 million acres from leasing; Trump issued counter-order on day one of second term

Former US President Joe Biden makes his first major speech since leaving office, at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) conference in Chicago, Illinois, US on 15 April 2025.
Former US President Joe Biden makes his first major speech since leaving office, at the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) conference in Chicago, Illinois, US on 15 April 2025.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
North America Energy CorrespondentBaton Rouge
Published 3 October 2025, 18:15Updated 3 October 2025, 18:30
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