Hopefully it’s not too late for Suzette Kelo
Via Blake, we learn that the state of Connecticut is stepping in to stop eminent domain seizures:
“We need to let the public know we will address the Supreme Court ruling in a way that will produce legislation that ensures fairness and balance,” state Senate president pro tem Donald E. Williams Jr. said in a statement. “In the meantime, municipalities should know that this effort is underway so there is no confusion as we go forward.” House Speaker James Amann said in a separate statement: “One thing is certain — Connecticut’s eminent domain laws will be changing and our municipalities should put any property takeover plans on hold immediately.”
Excellent.
July 14th, 2005 at 1:35 pm
Hi Uncle! Thanks for staying on top of eminent domain. Your pals at the Save Ardmore Coalition (www.saveardmorecoalition.org & http://www.phillyfuture.org/blog/151) have been busy bees! Our members have been to DC twice since the SCOTUS ruling – once for a workshop & once for a NATIONAL news conference – both hosted by the Institute for Justice (www.IJ.org). The SCOTUS decision has strengthed our resolve, and after some of us met the fabulous Suzett Kelo this past weekend, we know we HAVE to keep up the fight to derail the eminent domain train in this country!
Take care uncle & thanks again