Federal Probe into 'Subversive' Anti-AI Network Led by Neville Roy Singham Deemed 'Enormous' by Former Treasury Advisor

The Southern District of New York's inquiry into the financial underpinnings of an activist network associated with American Marxist businessman Neville Roy Singham represents a crucial advancement in the federal government's examination of the organization and its involvement in far-left demonstrations across the United States. This assessment comes from Sam Lyman, a former senior advisor and chief speechwriter for the Treasury Department.

Researchers have estimated that approximately $23.6 billion in proposed investments for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers has either been delayed, reduced in scope, or entirely blocked due to campaigns where the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) played a "critical mobilizer" role.

The Anti-AI Infrastructure Campaign

"What we've uncovered is that Neville Singham's network, in particular the Party for Socialism and Liberation, has been boots on the ground in dozens of protests across the country targeting data centers," Lyman stated.

Over the last decade, the Party for Socialism and Liberation has grown into a significant political and activist component of the Singham network. According to the report, it has established a national organizing framework that has engaged in 21 campaigns across 14 states, actively opposing AI infrastructure initiatives.

The report details 19 specific instances involving various cities and counties, including Charlotte, N.C.; Prince George's County, Md.; DeForest, Wisc.; Monterey Park, Calif.; Denver, Co.; Tucson, Ariz.; Athens, Ga.; Durham, N.C.; Madison, Wisc.; New Orleans; and Cleveland, among others.

These campaigns reportedly led to 10 local moratoria on new data centers, one permanent ban, and four projects that were either rejected or withdrawn. The authors suggest that this figure likely underestimates the full impact, as additional campaigns involved projects whose investment values were not publicly disclosed.

While acknowledging that many residents hold legitimate concerns regarding water consumption, electricity demands, and land use, the report asserts that activists connected to the Singham network have developed a sophisticated national operation. This operation, it claims, amplifies these concerns through coordinated organizing, public demonstrations, and political advocacy.

The American opposition to data centers is real and mostly homegrown. But an organized, foreign-aligned party has worked to amplify and convert genuine grievances into actions that slow or degrade America's buildout of data centers.

Key Case Studies Across the U.S.

One prominent example cited in the report is Charlotte, N.C. There, organizers from the Party for Socialism and Liberation reportedly canvassed neighborhoods, circulated petitions, and helped coordinate demonstrations. These efforts preceded the City Council's unanimous approval of a 150-day moratorium on new data centers. Organizers are now reportedly advocating for a permanent prohibition.

In Prince George's County, Md., researchers note that the Party for Socialism and Liberation's Washington, D.C. chapter assisted in organizing town halls, canvassing neighborhoods, and collecting over 20,000 petition signatures against Lerner Enterprises' proposed $5 billion Brightseat Tech Park. Subsequently, county officials paused data center approvals pending a review of local policies.

The report also highlights DeForest, Wisc., where Party for Socialism and Liberation organizers reportedly joined local residents in opposing Blackstone-backed QTS's proposed $12 billion hyperscale data center campus. After months of public outcry, village officials declared the proposal "not feasible," prompting the developer to withdraw the project.

In Southern California, the Los Angeles chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation participated in the "No Data Centers SGV" coalition. This group organized petitions, public meetings, and a ballot initiative that resulted in California's first permanent municipal ban on new data centers in Monterey Park. The coalition also influenced neighboring cities to implement additional restrictions or temporary moratoria, according to the report.

Furthermore, researchers pointed to campaigns in Arizona opposing Amazon's proposed $3.6 billion Project Blue near Tucson and a separate $2 billion AI data center proposal in Chandler. Both initiatives faced significant obstacles following organized opposition.

Broader Activist Agenda and Influence

The report posits that the campaign against AI infrastructure is merely one facet of a broader agenda pursued by organizations affiliated with Singham.

"The common thread in all of these nonprofit organizations is that they agitate against American causes — what they call American empire," Lyman explained.

He elaborated on the network's activities: "After Oct. 7, these nonprofit networks and their political affiliates were boots on the ground protesting Israel and any action Israel took in Gaza. They did the exact same thing when President Trump took office and started enforcing immigration laws. Now we're seeing the exact same thing take place against the technology industry here in the United States."

Lyman emphasized the network's formidable organizational capabilities, which have solidified its position as an increasingly potent political force.

"This network is incredibly good at organizing," he observed. "Self-identified socialists in America are incredibly good at getting out the vote, getting their people to protest and getting them to sign petitions."

He suggested that the federal investigation by the Justice Department's Southern District of New York reflects a growing acknowledgment in Washington, D.C., of Singham's considerable influence.

"Singham essentially is the figurehead who's funding all of this," Lyman asserted. "It makes sense both from a legal perspective and from a policymaking perspective that the American people are starting to take notice of his subversive activities because they are truly prolific."

Calls for Financial Transparency

The report concludes by advocating for enhanced transparency concerning the funding sources behind the Party for Socialism and Liberation and other groups linked to Singham. It argues that Americans are entitled to know who is financing organized campaigns that aim to shape the future of the nation's AI infrastructure.