Government shouldn’t be able to take land / or homes / personal property from law abiding citizens. Government has been taking property from citizens for a very long time. They want it so they force the owner out. This should be illegal. If you own property it’s yours. So tired of government just forcing people to leave homes that their families have lived on for ages just because they want a new road or building.
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Then you need to change the Constitution. From
“Property Rights & Eminent Domain – U.S. Constitution.net”
Constitutional Basis of Eminent Domain
Eminent domain, a power vested in the government, is rooted in the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause. This clause states that private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation . Historically, this power was seen as an inherent attribute of sovereignty.
The Supreme Court fully recognized federal eminent domain power in the late 19th century, notably in Kohl v. United States. This established eminent domain as essential for national governance, similar to state-level authority.
The concept of “public use” has been subject to varied interpretations. In Kelo v. City of New London, the Court broadened this term to include economic development, sparking nationwide debate and reform.
Just compensation remains a fundamental requirement, though defining and achieving adequacy can be complex. The Takings Clause applies to states through the Fourteenth Amendment, but state-level protections can sometimes exceed federal standards.