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April 1, 2008
Brooklyn Residents Bring Atlantic Yards Suit To Supreme Court
NY1
A group of Brooklyn residents facing eviction as part of a massive development project that includes a new arena for the Nets asked the nation's highest court today to hear their case.
They want the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether eminent domain can be used to evict them.
They say they're being forced out for the developer's profit -- not the public good, and they say that violates the constitution.
The Supreme Court is expected to decide in June whether to hear the case. In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that local governments may use eminent domain for private development if officials believe it will ultimately benefit the public.
At this hour, NY1 has not heard back from developer Forest City Ratner.
Posted by lumi at April 1, 2008 8:41 PM