Private Property Rights: Eminent Domain by 1000 Property Fines. 3 Steps to Nouveau Eminent Domain.

Which city is subject to an Institute for Justice lawsuit for fining its way to eminent domain? Charlestown, Indiana

What’s the alleged nouveau eminent domain use? Fining property owners out of their homes for minor infractions, like a torn screen. Its a bludgeoning by the housing code.

What happened after 1000s in fines accrued? The city made offers to land owners that the fines would be waived if the property owner sold their property to a developer for $10,000.

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