Kelo v. New London
“At issue is whether governments can forcibly seize homes and businesses, for private economic development. Under a practice known as eminent domain, a person’s property may be condemned and the land converted for a greater…
Eminent domain, regulatory takings surface in state legislatures
“Eminent domain and regulatory takings have appeared on state legislatures’ agendas in full force this year due to a 2005 Supreme Court decision, Kelo v. New London, that upheld state and local governments’ power to…