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The most common uses of property taken by eminent domain have been for roads, government buildings and public utilities. Many railroads were given the right of eminent domain to obtain land or easements in order to build and connect rail networks. In the mid-20th century, a new application of eminent domain was pioneered, in which the ...
Eminent domain has been used to acquire land from African-Americans for urban renewal redevelopments [25] and in other cases to dispossess them and remove them from areas where their presence was not desired by white neighbors, e.g. Bruce's Beach subdivision in Los Angeles, California. [26]
Supreme Court Can Protect Property Owners From Eminent Domain Abuse. Jacob Sullum. December 31, 2024 at 9:01 PM.
Federal Declaration of Taking Act of 1931; Long title: An Act to expedite the construction of public buildings and works outside of the District of Columbia by enabling possession and title of sites to be taken in advance of final judgment in proceedings for the acquisition thereof under the power of eminent domain.
The Richardsons said they received no notice the city was beginning the process of eminent domain. They've been aware the city made plans to pave a road through their "piece of paradise" over ...
For many people targeted by eminent domain in the south Oklahoma City metro area, no amount of money can replace what they already possess. The peace and quiet of country living, a dream to raise ...
The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (1970) ("URA") was passed by the U.S. federal government in 1970. It was intended to ensure fair compensation and assistance for those whose property was compulsorily acquired for public use under eminent domain law.
The state's eminent domain policies shifted after residents fought a controversial condemnation in 1981 for General Motors' plant, now known as Factory Zero, in Detroit's Poletown neighborhood.