Pearson celebrates lifted ban for Memphis City Council attendees
A federal judge temporarily lifted bans preventing six plaintiffs from attending Memphis City Council meetings. The council is expected to revisit a proposed data center moratorium, while State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and other opponents criticized efforts to restrict dissent.
A federal judge temporarily lifted restrictions barring six plaintiffs from attending Memphis City Council meetings ahead of the council’s upcoming session. The council is scheduled to revisit a data center moratorium, placing the issue back before city officials and the public.
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson characterized the court ruling as a victory for public participation and accused City Hall of trying to silence opposition to data center development. The article does not identify a specific data center company or report a final council decision on the moratorium.