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Is Eminent Domain Allowed by The Constitution?
The federal government has the legal right to acquire private property for public use via eminent domain. A government and citizen must agree to certain conditions before eminent domain can be used. The terms are outlined in the United States Constitution, which has been amended over time by a series of court decisions. Eminent Domain In The Constitution As part of the original Bill of Rights, the power of eminent…