Nonprofit’s lawsuit challenges not only Stratos Project, but MIDA’s code

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 681

Last Updated: 6 days, 8 hours ago

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A progressive nonprofit is suing the Military Installation Development Authority over the Stratos Project, a massive data center campus proposed in Box Elder County. But the lawsuit’s challenge goes beyond that specific project, arguing that the authority’s framework is unconstitutional and cuts off citizens’ legislative rights.

Alliance for a Better Utah and five unnamed Box Elder County residents claim that the Utah Constitution gives Utah citizens legislative power through ballot initiatives and referendums. However, when …

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