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…
Eminent domain threats persist in Ohio
“The ATEX will be buried below the ground in western Pennsylvania and cross 265 miles of Ohio on its way to its destination: ethylene manufacturing plants near Houston. The pipeline will run through 26 miles…
Eminent domain threats persist for pipeline in Ohio
“Bonifant’s farm in eastern Licking County was part of the original route. The woods in front of his home, where he and his wife walk with their children and young grandchildren, were to be turned…
‘It still hurts’: Fight to save home scars one Fort Trumbull family
“Cristofaro was one of six plaintiffs in Kelo v. City of New London who fought the government takings; they lost and eventually were compensated for their land and forced out. The case put the city…
New Jersey Legislators Send Weak Eminent Domain Reform to the Governor
“his week, New Jersey lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Chris Christie that would reform the state’s eminent domain laws. If Christie signs, New Jersey would become the 45th state to pass reforms since the U.S….
New Jersey Legislators Send Weak Eminent Domain Reform to the Governor
“This week, New Jersey lawmakers sent legislation to Governor Chris Christie that would reform the state’s eminent domain laws. If Christie signs, New Jersey would become the 45th state to pass reforms since the U.S….
Eminent Domain Reform Bill Passed By NJ Senate
“Yesterday, the New Jersey State Senate approved a bill which codifies restrictions of local governments’ use of eminent domain for private redevelopment and creates an alternative to condemnation for future redevelopment projects. The legislation, S-2447,…
Constitution Subcommittee Approves Bill to Protect Private Property Rights
“On June 4, 2013, the United States Congressional Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice approved legislation to prohibit state and local governments that receive federal economic development funds from using eminent domain to transfer…
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…