In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center

The Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data center, which is accused of operating natural gas turbines without required air permits near residential areas in Mississippi. The department argues the plant is critical for the economy and U.S. military, while the NAACP and other groups claim it violates the Clean Air Act and poses health risks. Mississippi asserts no permit was required for the power plant.