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September 15, 2005
Congress can trump Supreme Court on eminent domain, Roberts says
NY Newsday
Eminent domain opponents were heartened by Chief Justice nominee John Roberts comments Wednesday that Congress can counter divisive Supreme Court rulings such as the one that allowed New London, Conn., to seize homes for private development.
"He certainly highlighted what is desperately needed now, and that is action at the congressional and state legislative levels to stop the use of eminent domain for private development," Bullock said. "It is good that he reminded the legislatures that they do in fact have the power to put a stop to eminent domain abuse."
Posted by lumi at September 15, 2005 9:16 AM