Data Center Moratoria Are ‘Unconstitutional,’ Lawsuits Claim$
Data center developers are increasingly filing federal lawsuits to challenge local moratoria on new data center construction, claiming these bans are unconstitutional. Cases against cities like Nashville, Wixom, and Urbana argue violations of due process and equal protection rights. Developers view these lawsuits as a cost-effective strategy to pressure local governments and advance projects, with legal experts anticipating a rise in such challenges.






