NEFSA Statement on Emergency Motion Against Empire Wind

June 13, 2025

Statement of NEFSA CEO Jerry Leeman: 

“Empire Wind has sought to industrialize our oceans and put thousands of American fishermen and coastal communities out of business. This foreign-owned company violates federal law, destroys critical fishing grounds, and wreaks havoc on marine life and the ecosystem.”

“NEFSA fully supports this legal action to stop Empire Wind and commends the fishermen who organized it. We urge the courts to take decisive action in defending our livelihoods and protecting an iconic American industry from a foreign green company’s invasion of our waters.”

The case is Protect Our Coast NJ v. U.S. in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. 

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