Alabama Legislators Need to Fix New Eminent Domain Law
“Last weekend, Reason broke the news that Alabama has rescinded its strong statutory protections against the use of eminent domain for private development. I stand by that claim, but based on subsequent local news reports,…
I may have blown that call
“But while that may speak to the quality – or lack of it – in this legislation, it does not answer the question of whether I botched it up. And since my whole shtick is…
Alabama can now take your land, give it away
“Somehow, some way, without public hearing or opposition from anybody in Montgomery, the Alabama Legislature this session passed a bill allowing the government to take blighted property. The bill, which Gov. Robert Bentley signed into…
Alabama Brings Back Eminent Domain for Private Gain
“This month, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed into law a bill that allows local officials to condemn private property and turn it over to private developers. Alabama’s statutes had contained some of the best protections…
Shelby County school officials say no eminent domain in Montevallo
“A Shelby County Board of Education official told dozens of concerned citizens today that letters threatening eminent domain action on properties around Montevallo Middle School should not have been mailed to landowners. “That letter that…
Tuscaloosa to use eminent domain to seize Alberta land
“After negotiations led to a rejected offer of more than $1 million, the City Council has elected to use its powers of eminent domain to seize 17 privately owned parcels in Alberta. The city says…
Institute for Justice Christina Walsh discusses Alabama’s Eminent Domain Through the Back Door
“The City of Montgomery, Alabama is targeting low income areas demanding the property owners give up their homes without payment. This neighborhood includes Rosa Parks home.” watch the video Christina Walsh of the Institute for…