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Judge Denies Trump's Claim on EPA's Power to Dismiss Data Center Pollution Lawsuits Against SpaceXAI
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A federal judge ruled against Donald Trump's assertion that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could unilaterally dismiss lawsuits related to the Clean Air Act, specifically a case involving SpaceXAI's Colossus data center. The NAACP's lawsuit seeks to enforce pollution control measures after unpermitted gas turbines were found at the facility, which could harm nearby communities. The ruling emphasizes the right of citizens to sue for environmental violations, countering Trump's intervention efforts.
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New corroborating source added: Ars Technica published an update on Wed, 21 Oc ("Judge rejects Trump’s wild claim EPA can dismiss data center pollution lawsuits").
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