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Ignoble Means, Ignoble Ends

March 7, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

Last week, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation that will prohibit the federal Bureau of Land Management from

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Taking Aim at the Bullet Train

March 5, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

Once again, Texas legislators have filed bills aimed specifically at a single company–Texas Central–in an effort to stop the proposed

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Theft is Still Legal

February 28, 2019 Brian Phillips Property

Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies to seize property with little or no judicial oversight. “Policing for profits,” as

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The Wall of Tyranny

February 26, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

To build his beloved wall, President Trump has declared a national emergency, thereby allowing him to bypass Congress to fund

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Eminent Domain Reform vs. the “Public Interest”

February 21, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

While eminent domain reform is a priority for many legislators and interest groups, meaningful reform is not likely to occur

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Real Eminent Domain Reform

February 19, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

A growing number of Texas legislators and interest groups are making eminent domain reform a priority in this legislative session.

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Transparency does not Protect Property Rights

February 14, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

The new mantra for the purported defenders of property rights in Texas is transparency, accountability, and fairness. A recent article

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A Principled Way to Stop the Bullet Train

February 12, 2019 Brian Phillips Eminent Domain

Once again, Texas lawmakers will consider bills aimed at a single, specific company–Texas Central. Of course, the three bills introduced

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