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‘Kelo’ Revisited: 20 Years Since the Controversial Eminent Domain Case

How the Supreme Court’s ruling rippled through legislatures and shifted states’ regulatory approach.

May 22, 2025

By Francine Romero

How the Supreme Court’s ruling rippled through legislatures and shifted states’ regulatory approach.

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