The Safeguard Of Liberty And Property The Supreme Court Kelo V New London And The Takings Clause
Explore the landmark Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. New London, a pivotal case that dramatically reshaped the interpretation of the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause. This ruling ignited national debate regarding eminent domain and its implications for individual liberty and property rights, specifically questioning the extent to which private property can be taken for public use or economic development. Understand how this controversial judgment aimed to balance community progress with the fundamental safeguard of private ownership.