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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The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of receiving illegal opinion polling services worth approximately $180,000, marking another legal setback amid multiple ongoing cases.
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The US Department of Justice has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists following their reports on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One, prompting criticism from press freedom advocates and legal experts.
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