Life, Liberty and Property: Four Years After the Kelo Decision




We The People Podcasts show

Summary: A conversation about Kelo v. City of New London four years after the Supreme Court's highly controversial 5-4 decision involving the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to another to further economic development. Since the 2005 decision, 40 states have passed legislation limiting the state government’s power of eminent domain for economic development. In practice, however, solutions have proven elusive. Guests include investigative journalist Jeff Benedict, author of Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage, and attorneys Brian Blaesser and Scott Bullock. Veteran Supreme Court correspondent Lyle Denniston moderates. Program recorded on 06/10/2009. Questions or comments? Write: programs@constitutioncenter.org