# $130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year

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> **Published:** 2026-06-12T17:18:49.000Z  
> **Category:** PRODUCT_LAUNCH  
> **Impact Score:** 90/100  
> **Primary Source:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/130-billion-in-data-center-projects-blocked-by-protests-so-far-this-year)  
> **Canonical Citation:** [https://spidits.com/timeline/130-billion-in-data-center-projects-blocked-by-protests-so-far-this-year](https://spidits.com/timeline/130-billion-in-data-center-projects-blocked-by-protests-so-far-this-year)

## Executive Summary
Winning fight against AI data centers gives people a "taste of political power."

## Referenced Coverage & Sources
- **[Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/06/130-billion-in-data-center-projects-blocked-by-protests-so-far-this-year)**: $130 billion in data center projects blocked by protests so far this year — _Winning fight against AI data centers gives people a "taste of political power."_

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