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December 16, 2004
Supreme Court to hear New London eminent domain case Feb. 22
Newsday:
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Feb. 22 in a New London eminent domain case that could clarify when governments may seize people's property for economic development projects.
Twenty-five groups with assorted political views have filed briefs in support of the Fort Trumbull residents who are resisting the city's effort to take their houses to make way for offices and a hotel that will strengthen the city's tax base.
The 25 amicus briefs filed in the case represent the whole spectrum of political and social philosophy.
One theme common to many of the amicus briefs is the belief that eminent domain, specifically when invoked for economic development, inflicts harm on residents while awarding profits to private developers who might use their money and influence to win special indulgences from governments.
Posted by lumi at December 16, 2004 9:23 AM