eminent domain
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Part of that land is now the target of an eminent domain proceeding to make room for a huge transmission tower.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
The board ended up directing the mayor to try to negotiate for the fuel facility, but didn’t immediately allow her to use eminent domain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Landowners in communities adjacent to the park are still gearing up to face eminent domain challenges from the federal government.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
As selectman, he threatens to co-opt it using eminent domain.
From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2025
Then, when they have the 61 right of eminent domain, they will let the options lapse and buy the properties at their own prices.”
From The Shepherd of the North by Richard Aumerle Maher
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