American law enforcement targets "anti-tech violent extremist activity," have monitored data center protests and meetings - report

U.S. law enforcement agencies including DHS, the FBI, and fusion centers have monitored data center protests and public meetings as part of efforts to counter what documents describe as "anti-tech violent extremist activity." Reports cited concern that anti-government extremists had engaged in pre-operational planning against data centers, while acknowledging that most opposition remains peaceful and rooted in environmental and resource concerns.