#takings-clause

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fromFast Company
3 months ago

The case against eminent domain

The Takings Clause is a part of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and it says that if the government wants to take away someone's private property, they have to do it in a way that's fair. Most of us grew up hearing adults say that life isn't fair. And they're right-it isn't. Neither is an authority forcing you to give up your property for whatever they think is fair.
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fromSFGATE
6 months ago

After a Botched Police Raid at Your Home, Who Pays for the Damage?

SWAT raids often leave homeowners with extensive property damage and inconsistent, often unsuccessful avenues for compensation from insurers, municipalities, and Takings Clause claims.
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