Ballots Reflect Eminent Domain Backlash

After the Supreme Court's "Kelo" decisions, ballot referendums seek to restrict local governments' power.

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October 3, 2006, 10:00 AM PDT

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


"A few years ago eminent domain, or the government's right to take private property for public use, was hardly a hot button issue. But this fall it has become the most widespread topic on ballot initiatives across the country, in large part a reaction to a recent controversial Supreme Court decision...

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, since the Supreme Court ruling 30 state legislatures have passed laws or prepared ballot referendums to restrict the power of local governments. This fall, 13 states have ballot measures that would hamper the ability of local governments to seize property for economic development purposes."

Thursday, September 28, 2006 in ABC News

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