In their efforts to protect the downtrodden, progressives typically forget perhaps the most important defense the poor and powerless have against discrimination and government abuse: property rights.
In a recent case before the New Hampshire Supreme Court, the State’s power of eminent domain was once again brought into focus. This June, the New Hampshire Supreme Court sided with the State in State ...
The answers to these questions may not in and of themselves provide a clear roadmap to navigate the intersection of eminent domain and affordable housing, but they should give local leaders, ...
This article explains how municipalities in New York use eminent domain to address housing shortages, revitalize neighborhoods, and promote economic growth. Court rulings affirm that projects ...
The power of eminent domain originates in the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution (Takings Clause). A State’s eminent domain authority is delegated by specific legislatively enacted ...