# At least 37 people arrested in 2026 so far for protesting against data centers, most for breaking 'petty rules' — most taken into custody acted peacefully

> Although the majority of Americans oppose data centers going up in their backyards, several local governments still support similar developments as they believe that these will bring investments and opportunities for…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/at-least-37-people-arrested-in-2026-so-far-for-protesting-against-data-centers-most-taken-into-custody-acted-peacefully-only-broke-petty-rules?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7202538f199e65ca00808d)
- **Published:** 2026-08-04
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #ai
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