The Supreme Court Just Handed Real Estate Developers a Huge Win
“The Supreme Court handed down a decision Tuesday morning that’s gotten considerably less attention than this term’s blockbuster battles over same-sex marriage and voting rights. But Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District will…
Repealing the Federal Eminent Domain Power
“If so, may I suggest a new way for members of Congress to do that? By repealing the federal eminent domain power. Since 1875, the Supreme Court has held that the federal government has the…
Another Chance at Federal Eminent Domain Reform?
“Why has the PRPA failed to pass for so long, despite overwhelming public opposition to Kelo-style takings? Various factors play a role. But a big one is political ignorance, of the same type that has…
Protecting Property Rights for All Americans
“Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) prepared the following statement for today’s House Judiciary Committee markup on H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013: I thank the Chairman for putting H.R. 1944, the Private…
Statement of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte Markup of H.R. 1944, the Private Property Rights Protection Act
“Chairman Goodlatte: Private ownership of property is vital to our freedom and our prosperity and is one of the most fundamental principles embedded in the Constitution. The Founders realized the importance of property rights by…
Eminent Domain Authority for Federal Lands Act
“This bill authorizes the state to exercise eminent domain authority on property possessed by the federal government unless the property was acquired by the federal government with the consent of the Legislature and in accordance…