Supreme Court Likely To Uphold Eminent Domain

In Kelo v. City of New London, oral arguments seemed to favor city's redevelopment plan.

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February 24, 2005, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Yesterday's oral arguments in case of Kelo v. City of New London show justices hesitant to increase federal scrutiny of local land use decisions and hesitant to overturn precedent.

"Hearing arguments in two highly charged property rights cases, the Supreme Court appeared reluctant on Tuesday to endow federal courts with increased authority over the land-use decisions of state and local governments."

Thanks to Kurt Paulsen

FULL STORY: Justices Appear Reluctant to Increase Land-Use Oversight

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in The New York Times

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