Federal Court Blocks Rhode Island Town's Eminent Domain Seizure of Family Land
A U.S. District Court ruled that Johnston, Rhode Island, improperly used eminent domain to seize land intended for affordable housing development.
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A U.S. District Court ruled that Johnston, Rhode Island, improperly used eminent domain to seize land intended for affordable housing development.
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