Memphis protesters oppose proposed data center moratorium ahead of vote

Name: Memphis protesters oppose proposed data center moratorium ahead of vote
Uploaded: 2026-10-08T02:38:20.000Z
Duration: 1 min 12 s
Description: Protesters in Memphis demonstrated ahead of an expected Oct. 6 vote on a data center moratorium. Speakers, including Einarios 901 co-founder Maria Oseja, warned that data center development could threaten the region’s water resources.

News Clip1:12ABC24 Memphis·Memphis, Shelby County, TN·10/8/2026

Protesters in Memphis demonstrated ahead of an expected Oct. 6 vote on a data center moratorium. Speakers, including Einarios 901 co-founder Maria Oseja, warned that data center development could threaten the region’s water resources.

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Protesters gathered in Memphis before an expected Oct. 6 vote on a proposed data center moratorium. Maria Oseja, co-founder of Einarios 901, said corporate development could exploit local resources and urged residents to protect Memphis’ water supply.

Oseja framed water as essential to life, food production and the community’s future, expressing concern that data center growth could jeopardize access to the resource. The demonstration reflected active opposition ahead of the anticipated moratorium decision.