States Vote to Strengthen Property Rights


 

Publication Date: February 2007

Publisher: Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Ronald D. Utt

Research Area: Law and ethics

Keywords: Smart growth; Kelo v. City of New London; property rights

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

More than 29 states have responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's Kelo v. City of New London ruling, which makes it easier for government to use eminent domain to take private property for economic development purposes, with laws and constitutional amendments to prohibit Kelo-type takings. Congress should follow their examples by passing legislation to protect property rights.