Oklahoma farmer arrested and jailed for trespassing during AI data center town hall — removed by officers after going a few seconds over allotted speaking time, trying to hand paperwork to counselors

During a town hall meeting in Claremont, Oklahoma, farmer Darren Blanchard was arrested for trespassing after going slightly over his allotted speaking time and attempting to hand paperwork to counselors. The incident occurred during a discussion about the proposed Claremore Data Center Project, Project Mustang. Blanchard was removed by officers and taken to jail for not complying with requests to stop speaking and leave the premises. The project has faced opposition from residents concerned about its impact on public services and the lack of transparency surrounding its development. City officials defended the use of non-disclosure agreements for industrial projects, citing the need to protect proprietary information and ensure public safety.