Adam Gustafson

Court Allows U.S. Government to Exchange Land with SpaceX in South Texas “This land exchange is a win-win for the American people that achieves significant benefits for conservation and national security.” -Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/court-all…

Today, @AGToddBlanche signed the new Justice Department org chart, officially renaming ENRD as the Energy and Natural Resources Division. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Gustafson previewed the change in June. We are unleashing American energy…and just getting started! justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…

New York Judge Blocks State of New York’s Unconstitutional Climate Superfund Act “The Department of Justice is delivering on President Trump’s order to protect American energy from state overreach,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “New York’s law would have expropriated $75 billion from energy companies around the world during an energy emergency and in direct defiance of American foreign policy and federal law. We will continue to fight for affordable, reliable energy for all Americans.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/new-york-…

In a significant victory for @POTUS's efforts to unleash American energy, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California affirmed the federal government’s authority to protect national energy security under the Defense Production Act. The ruling ensures that domestically produced oil can reliably reach California refineries and safeguards the continued operation of critical pipeline infrastructure on the California coast. “Energy security is national security,” said @ASGWoodward. “And the Department of Justice will continue unleashing American energy to support an affordable and reliable supply of energy necessary for our national and economic security.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/federal-c…

“This ruling upholds decisive federal action to protect national security by restarting the flow of 50,000 barrels of oil per day when the stability of America’s energy supply is threatened,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “The Department of Justice, together with our parters at the Energy, Interior, and Transportation Departments will not allow California or environmental groups to undercut American energy.”

Four Managers and Supervisors of Illinois Mine Indicted for Failing to Evacuate Miners During Underground Fire, Conspiracy to Obstruct Investigators, and Falsifying Records “As Congress has long recognized, a strong, productive coal industry depends on miners who feel safe and trust that their leaders are not putting them at unnecessary risk,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “Supporting MSHA’s work to protect coal miners is an important part of ENRD’s mission.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/four-mana…

Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson recently traveled to Shenzhen, China, for a successful Ministerial Meeting on Forestry—part of a 2026 seniors officials’ meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, hosted by the People’s Republic of China. This was the first time the Justice Department served as head of the U.S. delegation to the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forestry. Watch the recap of his trip here: youtube.com/watch?v=KoVXZ2Gf…

“This settlement furthers @POTUS Trump’s commitment to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential,” said Adam Gustafson, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General. “The Bureau of Land Management will now administer its oil and gas leasing program according to the plain meaning of the controlling statute. That means more oil leasing, more domestic energy, and more independence from foreign sources of energy.”

Court Agrees with Justice Department that Environmental Groups Lack Standing to Challenge Deepwater Port “This project is an important part of the President’s energy dominance agenda, as evidenced by the President’s directives to the Maritime Administration about this project in his Unleashing American Energy Executive Order,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). “The Fifth Circuit’s ruling will make it harder for environmental groups — who have no stake in important energy projects — to challenge projects that will bring jobs and prosperity to Americans.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/court-agr…

Hydrogen fluoride is a chemical used in a wide variety of manufacturing operations. At oil refineries, it is used to produce high-octane gasoline necessary for the performance of high-powered engines. “We are pleased the court declined plaintiffs’ attempt to ban a chemical needed for the fuel that powers American transportation,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “Although the court rightly dismissed the case on standing grounds, we also explained in our motion that plaintiffs failed to state a claim under the Toxic Substances Control Act and did not demonstrate unreasonable risk to human health and the environment from refineries’ use of hydrogen fluoride.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…

Court Dismisses Case Challenging Exemptions for Company to Restart Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan “We are pleased that the court left in place the NRC’s exemption decision, which will allow the Palisades plant to move forward toward restart,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “By clearing the way for this project, the court’s decision advances domestic energy production and allows American communities to benefit from reliable nuclear power.” Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/court-dis…

“The Department of Justice will not sit idly by while private organizations use environmental laws to undermine our national security,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD. “This case reflects the important work of the Environment and Natural Resources Division to unleash American energy for the sake of innovation and security.”

Justice Department Files to Intervene and Dismiss Lawsuit that Would Hamper America’s AI Innovation and Security “Ultimate responsibility for enforcing federal law belongs to the Executive Branch, not private interest groups,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Department of Justice is committed to maintaining that constitutional order while protecting national security and promoting American energy and innovation.” 🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…

“Antimony is among the minerals most vital to our national defense, and for too long the United States has relied on foreign adversaries to supply it,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson. “This decision allows construction to move forward on the most significant domestic source of antimony, and it reflects the Department’s commitment to defending projects critical to America’s national security.” Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…