Sierra Club sues Imperial County over approval of massive data center complex

News Clip1:27KPBS Public Media·Imperial County, CA·5/27/2026

The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against Imperial County, challenging the county's approval of a large proposed data center complex. This action marks the entry of a prominent environmental group into the dispute over the project.

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One of the nation’s oldest environmental groups has entered the fight over a massive proposed data center in Imperial County. KPBS reporter Kori Suzuki says the Sierra Club is suing to challenge the county’s approval of the project.