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Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits
Monterey Park, California has permanently banned the construction of new data centers, deeming them a public nuisance. This decision follows resident pushback against a proposed 250,000 square foot facility. Other regions, including New York and Maine, are considering similar legislation, while federal representatives have proposed a ban on new data centers until AI development and environmental security are better addressed.