Resources for Protecting Private Property Rights

Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property belonging to its citizen's. It can also be called "condemnation" or, in some states, "expropriation."     (Source: Castle Coalition FAQ)

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) have an online "Field Guide To Private Property Rights".  It's a great resource for learning about eminent domain and related current issues.

As stated by the NAR, "The right to own property is the cornerstone of the real estate industry. Kelo vs. New London, a Supreme Court case, concerns eminent domain, takings, and whether a city has the right to force owners out of their homes. On June 23, the Supreme Court ruled that local city governments can seize homes for private development. These articles and books examine property rights in America and government regulations that restrict property rights. Find out the basics, NAR information, the takings issue, along with much more."

Visit the NAR Field Guide To Private Property Rights.
 
 
See also the website of the Institute for Justice, a the Washington, D.C.-based law firm representing actively involved in defending property owners against eminent domain actions by local governments. Castle Coalition is their nationwide grassroots property rights activism project of "citizens fighting eminent domain abuse".


 
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