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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