But those actions would soon seem premature as the town's plans backfired behind the power of two words: eminent domain.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/news/a-small-towns-plan-for-the-future-collides-with-its-past/article_0704cf36-c283-11ed-b3e5-1bd8815fb553.html

City Attorney Kristin Collins said in the press release that she believes the eminent domain lawsuit will be resolved in the city’s favor.

Source: https://waldo.villagesoup.com/2023/02/17/maine-supreme-court-overturns-intertidal-decision/

In the past, when authorities wanted to confiscate Black folks’ property, eminent domain was the preferred tactic.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2023-01-13/bruces-beach-pitfalls-of-reparations-paid-in-money-or-land

Masafer Yatta, a remarkably barren district with semi-nomadic Bedouin camps, was requested by the Israeli Defense Forces through eminent domain as training grounds.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/03/24/maine-voices-a-liberal-case-for-israel/

Now, eminent domain could actually help keep Hernandez housed.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-05/eminent-domain-chinatown

Perry’s filed a lawsuit against the city to attempt to prevent them from taking it by eminent domain.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/12/13/news/bangor/long-gone-bangor-area-restaurants-joam40zk0w/

Some of it is legal, as the way public-sector unions have exerted control over our government and enriched themselves with six-figure pensions – or how redevelopment agencies abused eminent domain on behalf of politically connected developers.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/02/11/the-key-cause-of-corruption-too-much-government/

The company has said it needs to use eminent domain to build the project in a timely fashion.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/08/04/summit-carbon-solutions-partners-with-south-dakota-landowners-to-achieve-major-project-milestone/

There was an initial appraisal, a review appraisal and then an appraisal done at Attorney Masterman’s request,” said Timmins, referring to James Masterman, an attorney who specializes in eminent domain matters.

Source: https://thequincysun.com/quincy-city-councillors-ok-taking-ihop-building/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quincy-city-councillors-ok-taking-ihop-building

Unlike two other pipeline developers, the company is not seeking eminent domain authority from Iowa regulators and has indicated it will acquire property along its route voluntarily.

Source: https://kiow.com/2023/09/18/haley-favors-carbon-pipeline-but-not-eminent-domain/

While we have the power of eminent domain, that power should be used sparingly and reluctantly.

Source: https://abc13.com/fairfield-lake-state-park-texas-parks-and-wildlife-department-near-dallas/13374847/