Data center fight moves to NJ courts, with developers blaming local bans on ‘public hysteria’

At least three New Jersey towns are now being sued by data center developers challenging local bans on the facilities.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 964

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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As residents across the state protest plans for new data centers, developers are increasingly going to court to challenge municipal ordinances banning the facilities.

Montgomery, Andover, and Monroe have each been sued in recent weeks by developers seeking to overturn municipal prohibitions on data centers. The suits argue that local officials acted arbitrarily and without proper planning in mind when enacting the bans.

“The action of the Township Committee was clearly based upon …

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