The Grasping Hand: "Kelo v. City of New London" and the Limits of Eminent Domain
by Ilya Somin
A critical examination of the Kelo eminent domain decision and its effects on property rights and government power in the United States.
About This Book
The Grasping Hand analyzes the controversial 2005 Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. City of New London.
It explores how the decision expanded government power to seize private property for economic development.
The book discusses the public reaction and subsequent legal and legislative responses across the United States.
Author Ilya Somin provides context on the constitutional principles involved and their broader implications.
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