Master of His Own Eminent Domain?

A citizens' group, angered over the Supreme Court's recent controversial eminent domain decision, is seeking to use the new law to evict Supreme Court Justice David Souter from his own home.

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January 24, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By Michael Dudley

"The petition asks whether the town should take [Justice David] Souter's land for development as an inn; whether to set up a trust fund to accept donations for legal expenses; and whether to set up a second trust fund to accept donations to compensate Souter for taking his land. The matter goes to voters on March 14."

FULL STORY: Eminent Domain Activists Target Souter

Sunday, January 22, 2006 in Common Dreams

Government / Politics United States

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