The Moral Dilemma Of Eminent Domain

The government can take private land and property for public use through eminent domain in the United States. This authority can benefit communities and be used to achieve economic growth and prosperity, but it can also harm minority groups. In the coming decades, we will need eminent domain more than ever to overcome the challenge of climate change. However, we need to remember the history of eminent domain so we don’t reinforce past inequities.

Eminent Domain Is A Real Life Trolley Problem

Eminent domain is a legal principle that grants the government the power to take private property for public use, provided that property owners receive compensation. Governments typically use this process for infrastructure projects or other public endeavors that serve the greater community.