The hypocrisy of many Republicans regarding the use of eminent domain to build Trump’s border wall has been pointed out
Category: Eminent Domain
Political Expediency Trumps Principles
In fighting the Trump Administration’s land grab for the purpose of building the border wall, Texas Democrats are calling for
Conceding Principles
The mission of the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) is to be the voice of Texas agriculture. As such, it frequently
It’s in the Constitution
Supporters of eminent domain often claim that the Constitution authorizes the government to seize private property for “public uses.” This,
Ignoble Means, Ignoble Ends
Last week, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will prohibit the federal Bureau of Land Management from
Taking Aim at the Bullet Train
Once again, Texas legislators have filed bills aimed specifically at a single company–Texas Central–in an effort to stop the proposed
The Wall of Tyranny
To build his beloved wall, President Trump has declared a national emergency, thereby allowing him to bypass Congress to fund
Eminent Domain Reform vs. the “Public Interest”
While eminent domain reform is a priority for many legislators and interest groups, meaningful reform is not likely to occur