Thursday, June 23, 2005

A Defeat for Private Property Rights

Justices, 5-4, Back Seizure of Property for Development
The Supreme Court today ruled that local governments may seize people's homes and businesses - even against their will - for private economic development.

Case Background
Susette Kelo, et al. v. City of New London, Connecticut, et al.
No. 04-108

Opinion, with links to concurrence and dissents.

Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution
... nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

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