The company behind a proposed multibillion-dollar data center near Wrightsville has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Pulaski County's newly enacted data center ordinance.

ADP Little Rock Data Hub LLC, a real estate holding company associated with AVAIO Digital, filed suit against Pulaski County, County Judge Barry Hyde and Justice of the Peace Julie Blackwood, according to reporting published October 30.

The suit came days after the Pulaski County Quorum Court voted 10–4 to override Hyde's veto of regulations addressing issues such as noise, lighting, fire safety and water use.

What the developer alleges: The complaint challenges the ordinance as unlawful and unconstitutional. It raises allegations concerning the county's procedures, government authority and earlier project approvals.

These are allegations made by the plaintiffs, not findings by a judge. The county's response and any subsequent rulings will determine the course of the case.

Why this is significant: The dispute involves how local officials can regulate major industrial infrastructure projects and what obligations apply to a large data center near residential communities.

The lawsuit is separate from Little Rock's city-level consideration of a six-month data center moratorium, which did not pass.

What comes next: The case will proceed through federal court unless parties reach another resolution. Residents should watch for court filings, county statements and any implementation changes affecting the ordinance.

This article is a follow-up to 501 Daily's coverage of the October 27 override vote.