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John Conyers: “In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Kelo v. City of New London, I have been concerned that states and…”

On the recordApril 17, 2013
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Kelo v. City of New London, I have been concerned that states and municipalities could use this decision to expand their power of eminent domain--whether for the benefit of private parties or for public projects--to the detriment of those who are the least powerful, namely, the poor, elderly, and communities of color.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers expresses concern over the abuse of eminent domain following a Supreme Court decision.

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