Behind The Lines In The Eminent Domain War

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: CollegeTownLife.com

8 May 2005 - 1:00pm

Property rights, common good and charges of classism.

The university president had a vision for a better city. The nurse and her neighbors just wanted to keep their homes. The Supreme Court is expected to rule this summer on Kelo v. City of New London. Here's the background on the case that could change the future of government economic development projects.

Full Story: EMINENT DOMAIN BATTLE

Source: Newsday, May 8, 2005

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