On June 23, 2005, a bitterly divided U. S. Supreme Court upheld a local government’s use of eminent domain to seize private property “for the purpose of economic development.” Previously, courts had looked to the standard of whether property would be directly taken “for public use,” under the Fifth Amendment. However, in Kelo v. City […]
Sheri Bonstelle was part of a working group of professionals that developed strategies for rebuilding the world trade center. To view this document, click on the file above.