SpaceX loses bid to toss NAACP lawsuit over Memphis data center air pollution
The Colossus data centers and a power plant that SpaceXAI is also building in Southaven, Mississippi, have faced community backlash for years.
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SpaceX loses bid to toss NAACP lawsuit over Memphis data center air pollution
The Colossus data centers and a power plant that SpaceXAI is also building in Southaven, Mississippi, have faced community backlash for years.
- TechCrunchUnited States
Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act.
Coverage details
2 outlets from United States are covering this story: CNBC and TechCrunch. CNBC published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was TechCrunch, 2 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: NAACP, Clean Air Act, Memphis, Colossus and SpaceXAI.


