Virginians will be voting on a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot
Tyranny and eminent domain Osborn, Bryan. Star Exponent 17 August 2012.
New York – Taking property for economic reform
Blight Study Builds Case for Declaring Lynbrook Factory ‘Eminent Domain’ Conry, Tara, Malverne-West Hempstead-Lynbrook, NY Patch 17 August 2012.
A public hearing drew passionate comments from tenants who would be affected if the city invokes eminent domain for the firehouse project.
Crossroads Tenants Speak Out Against Eminent Domain – Giegerich, Liz. Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch 16 August 2012.
Urban League sues Springfield for 2009 eminent domain taking of Mason Square library building.
The city took the 756 State St. property by eminent domain in September 2009 and opened the Mason Square branch of the city library there in April 2011. Spencer, Buffy. masslive.com 15 August 2012.
Rahm Emanuel opposes using eminent domain to combat foreclosures –
“I don’t think it is the power of the city to deal with the housing issue. We have a national issue. I think we have to address the issue. I just don’t think that is…
Agency considering eminent domain solution to meet Thursday
Mortgage Resolution Partners of San Francisco, which has proposed partnering with the agency to use eminent domain to seize such mortgages and refinance them at lower rates. Political Empire 14 August 2012.
Silverthorne voters crush bid to limit town’s power
“Silverthorne voters rejected an effort Tuesday to revise the town’s charter to limit the use of eminent domain. In a special election prompted by some homeowners along a contested section of the town’s uncompleted Blue…
John Cusack Brings Star Power to Sexy Eminent-Domain-for-Mortgages Hearing in Chicago
Mortgage Resolution Partners has been on a tour of foreclosure-racked cities, pitching them on a plan: seize underwater properties through eminent domain at fair market value—i.e. less than the value of the mortgage—refinance it through…
California city and family settle eminent domain issue out of Court
City, family settle eminent domain issue. ‘ A family that had been considering potential legal action against eminent domain proceedings for their private dirt road has reached a settlement with the city.’ Nisperos, Neil. Inland…
Lamar County Texas pipeline hearing awaits ruling
“A judge in Paris holds the fates of a North Texas landowner and a Canadian pipeline company after a hearing Friday over whether an eminent domain claim goes to full trial. Meanwhile, crews who will…