Memphis City Council meeting proceedings turn chaotic as council members vote 7–5 to postpone a decision on a proposed moratorium that would pause data center construction. Multiple outlets report that the meeting is disrupted by protesters outside and inside the chamber, with police intervening to clear the room and remove people.
Outlets describe different details of how the confrontation unfolds. Some focus on the meeting being shut down after the procedural delay, while others highlight chants and confrontations involving residents using bullhorns. Fox News reports that a fight breaks out in the lobby, prompting police to clear the chamber. The Independent emphasizes the overall disorder after the vote is deferred. Daily Mail highlights the anger voiced by protesters and the slogans heard during the disruption.
