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On the recordJuly 8, 2015
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Kelo, I expressed concern that States and municipalities could use this decision to use their power of eminent domain, intentionally or not, to the detriment of those who are the least politically powerful, namely, the poor, the elderly, and minority communities.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers highlights concerns about eminent domain affecting vulnerable communities post-Kelo decision.

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