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In reply to the discussion: Immigration 'Take the land': President Trump wants a border wall. He wants it black. And he wants [View all]Python boot
(74 posts)30. Takings clause changed by Kelo decision
Taking land by eminent domain should only be done for a public use according to the Constitution, however the justices agreed 5 to 4 that private property can be taken for a public benefit when they allowed Pfizer to take Susette Kelo's house because it would provide a public benefit by way of increased tax revenue. This decision paved the way to take native land protected by treaty for the public "benefits" of an oil pipeline. The deciding vote was Justice Kennedy. Now we actually need legislation to protect landowners from unfair takings.
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Immigration 'Take the land': President Trump wants a border wall. He wants it black. And he wants [View all]
crazytown
Aug 2019
OP
Absolutely. And promising pardons is additionally abuse of power. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2019
#14
Great picture, he's a real nature lover. And a soshulist. Maybe a commie. n/t
Judi Lynn
Aug 2019
#17
"a failure to deliver on the signature promise" that Mexico will pay for the wall.
keithbvadu2
Aug 2019
#7
His base doesn't care. They want the wall anyway they can get it. They already donated to fraudster.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2019
#15
The real losers from Trump's border wall: ranchers, homeowners, and taxpayers
keithbvadu2
Aug 2019
#8
I have no desire for revenge for these trump voters. I just do not want the Wall built.
riversedge
Aug 2019
#21
Depends on whether the Trumpers in the state legislatures have managed to install
Stonepounder
Aug 2019
#11
"... by whatever means necessary, including by seizing land from Mexico"
mahatmakanejeeves
Aug 2019
#42