Category Archives: private property rights

Did the denial of eminent domain by state regulators force the sale of a $1.1 billion pipeline? Possibly yes.

What state regulators refused eminent domain powers for a pipeline? Georgia

Why did Georgia deny eminent domain authority? For reasons including that the pipeline would not provide any direct benefit for Georgia, the pipeline only went through the state without dropping off goods in the state.

What happened after the denial of eminent domain by state regulators? 4 things.

  • Delay
  • A legal appeal of the denial of eminent domain
  • the company announced that the project may be completed…

Is Eminent Domain a New York Value? Yes, 3 Reasons Why.

In an Op-Ed about Bloomberg considering a 3rd party run for President, eminent domain is labled a New York value because:

  • In Manhattan “property rights of small homeowners and business people are like bugs on the windshield of the city’s swashbuckling real estate developers and the ribbon-cutting politicians who enable them.”
  • Bloomberg campaigned against the post-Kelo backlash
  • As Bloomberg said, ““You would never build any big thing any place in any big city in this country if you…

Trend: Legalization of Marijuana and Eminent Domain Unite

How can legalization of marijuna and eminent domain ever be connected? If you’re a candidate for the Lt. Gov. of Missouri you propose a new agency that seeks to look for medical cures and regulates legalized marijuana and give it the power of eminent domain.

Missouri Times | The Missouri Legislature Must Not Let Brad Bradshaw Hijack Medical Cannabis to Create Constitutional Oligopolies and Grow Government

How many Eminent Domain Actions? How many Acres Condemned? How many miles of Rail built?

California High Speed Rail Authority is in the throws of building the first stretch of rail, here’s where the project stands:

  • 305 eminent domain actions since December 2013
  • Acquiring more then 1,160 acres in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties by eminent domain
  • 29 mile stretch of rail

Fresno Bee | More properties up for condemnation for high-speed rail

California High Speed Rail Authority | Construction Package 1: Work is Underway

Lege Trend: Senate Resolution to Block Eminent Domain Authority. 3 Keys Points Opposing Eminent Domain.

What state has a legislator trying to stop eminent domain authority? Illinois State Sen. Kyle McCarter  

What project does the IL State Senator want to stop? Grain Belt Express Clean Line power project

Why is he opposed to the clean power line using eminent domain? 

  • Because he supports the private property rights
  • Because the project offers no clean energy for Illinois
  • Because the eminent domain authority resides with a private company, held by private investors

Illinois Business…

NBA Stadium Held Out as Eminent Domain Failure. 3 Keys for Stadium Builders to Know.

  • No Return on Investment. the stadium is a financial loser. Losing $9 million in its 3rd year.
  • Stadium Community promises Unfulfilled. the promised housing has yet to be developed
  • Eminent Domain Abuse Abounds. Redevelopment is faltering. A sporting goods store that closed in the stadium construction remains a vacant lot.

Who is saying this? Reason

About which NBA Stadium? Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Center

A documentary about the Brooklyn stadium was shortlisted for an Oscar for best…

Lege Trend: One State Re-Writing Pipeline & Private Property laws. Pre Condemnation Access on the Chopping Block.

Where is this happening? Virginia

What sparked the change to how private property is treated by a pipeline? a controversial 2004 law that allowed precondemantion access to private property by the pipeline. Its led to landowner lawsuits and protests.

What legislative changes are being pushed? Requiring the pipeline to offer advanced notice and get owner consent to enter land

Roanoke Times | Lawmakers seek to scrap law on pipeline, property rights

3 Take Aways from Eminent Domain Experts Opposing Sweeping Constitutional Changes for Eminent Domain. Be Informed.

  • Private Entities are the Target of Eminent Domain Reform. The concerns about eminent domain are generally not about the government snapping up pieces of property, it is private entities snapping up property using eminent domain as a tool
  • Public Use Needs to be Reformed.Re-defining public use does not require sweeping constitutional reform
  • Look to Justice Thomas Dissent in Kelo for answers. Just like Clarence Thomas says, when the Supreme Court analyzes whether a search warrant can get…

2015 Media Top 10: Eminent Domain in the Palmetto State

Eminent domain tops the headlines for 2015 in South Carolina.

What’s the eminent domain issue in South Carolina? A pipeline that caused private proeprty right activist snd environmental activists to join forces.

What’s the legislative and regulatory impact? The issue with the pipeline is whether a public benefit occurs in South Carolina. The pipeline has hit hiccups with the regulatory agency and the legislature. 

The Augusta Chronicler | Top 10: Palmetto Pipeline creates stir in 2015