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A physics teacher was arrested for clapping during a city commission meeting discussing zoning changes for a data center project. He was released on bail and plans to plead not guilty, with family and community members expressing concern over the arrest. The city redirected questions about the incident to the police.

A Kansas teacher was arrested for clapping in support of data center opponents during a city commission meeting after warnings against disruptive behavior. The teacher, Lux Claridge, was released on bail and plans to plead not guilty, with family and friends expressing concern over the arrest.