Protest against data centers planned Saturday in Cave City
Organizers say the event is part of a nationwide day of action, with demonstrations planned in more than 50 cities.
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Organizers say the event is part of a nationwide day of action, with demonstrations planned in more than 50 cities.
The court also has not yet ruled on the merits of the lawsuit.
Public meetings begin as magistrates consider whether Barren County should adopt its first countywide land-use ordinance
The response comes as the federal government has prioritized expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure.
According to the agenda, the council’s closed session will include discussion of pending litigation and matters related to real property.
Developers and some local elected leaders have advocated for the projects, pointing to a potential boon in local tax revenue.
A hearing is scheduled for July 20 on the company’s request for a preliminary injunction that would temporarily block enforcement of the moratorium while the lawsuit proceeds.
If successful, the lawsuit would remove the land from Cave City’s jurisdiction, eliminating the city’s authority to regulate development there, including its recently enacted moratorium on new data center projects.
Kentucky Industrial Alliance is asking the court to prohibit Cave City from enforcing the moratorium against its proposed development while the lawsuit is pending.