Teacher arrested opposing data center
A high school physics teacher was arrested and removed from a city commission meeting for clapping in support of speakers who opposed a data center. This occurred after commissioners warned attendees against disruptive behavior, including clapping.
A high school physics teacher was arrested and forcibly removed from a city commission meeting for expressing support for opponents of a data center. The incident, captured on video by WBRC 6 News, shows the teacher being dragged out by authorities after repeatedly clapping.
The arrest followed warnings from commissioners to those in attendance to refrain from disruptive behavior, including clapping, snapping, or making rude comments. This event highlights public tension and opposition surrounding data center developments at local government proceedings.