Kelo and its Discontents

The Worst (or Best?) Thing to Happen to Property Rights

Originally published in The Independent Review

Did the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Kelo v. City of New London set off a political backlash that will ultimately strengthen property-rights protections? An examination of post-Kelo developments at state and local levels suggests that reports of the death of private-property rights may be greatly exaggerated.

Did the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Kelo v. City of New London set off a political backlash that will ultimately strengthen property-rights protections? An examination of post-Kelo developments at state and local levels suggests that reports of the death of private-property rights may be greatly exaggerated.

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