Slate's Jurisprudence: Eminent Domain Bombshell
Related NPR Stories
Development Trumps Property, Says High Court July 8, 2005
Supreme Court on Eminent Domain June 23, 2005
Alex Chadwick talks to Slate legal analyst Emily Bazelon about decisions handed down from the Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday. In one contentious decision, a 5-4 majority of justices ruled local governments can use the concept of "eminent domain" to seize property for redevelopment -- even if that development primarily benefits a private company.
More Slate's Jurisprudence
Slate's Jurisprudence: Is Rehnquist Retiring? June 20, 2005
Slate's Jurisprudence: Court Passes on Padilla Case June 13, 2005
Slate's Jurisprudence: High Court Nixes Medical Pot June 6, 2005
Slate's Jurisprudence: End of High Court's Session May 31, 2005
Slate's Jurisprudence: Torture and 'War on Terror' May 26, 2005
Comments
Discussions for this story are now closed. Please see the Community FAQ for more information.