Eminent Domain: Church Or Costco?

Eminent domain proceedings in Cyrpus, CA are shaping up to be a test of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.

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July 25, 2002, 10:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The city of Cypress, CA has asked the Federal Court to stay out of their dispute with the Cottonwood Christian Center on whether the city can use eminent domain to turn the church's land into a Costco. The city wants the issue to be decided under California law. The battle has gained national attention and is viewed as a test case of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

Read the full story: Cypress Asks Federal Court to Stay Out of Dispute Over Costco

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 in The Los Angeles Times

Government / Politics California

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