 And a Louisiana judge says the Biden administration can delay consideration of projects aimed at exporting liquefied natural gas while a legal challenge plays out in federal court. U.S. District Judge James Cain Jr. issued his ruling yesterday, granting a preliminary injunction that puts the Biden administration delay on hold. He sided with 16 states, including Utah, that sued the federal government earlier this year, saying the states will likely succeed in their case. He cited evidence submitted by the plaintiffs that showed loss of revenue and deferred investments in natural gas projects.