In El Monte, verbal altercation in City Council chambers postpones debate on data centers and ‘sanctuary’ law

The El Monte City Council postponed a debate on data centers and a 'sanctuary' law ordinance after a verbal altercation between attendees during the public comment period. The council cited safety concerns in postponing the items to March 18. A congressional candidate criticized the postponement, saying she would return to advocate for the issues. The proposed sanctuary ordinance and a potential data center moratorium were major topics of discussion.