Landowners Oppose ATC's High-Voltage Line for $15B Data Center in Wisconsin
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Landowners and local governments in southeastern Wisconsin are opposing American Transmission Co.'s proposed high-voltage transmission line intended to support a $15 billion data center project backed by OpenAI and Oracle. The preferred route would affect private properties, raising concerns about the use of eminent domain for projects benefiting large corporations. This controversy highlights ongoing national debates regarding the justification of eminent domain for private infrastructure needs.

Jan 21, 2026, 10:03 PM