Peter Harkness on eminent domain

CQ Weekly: "Why exactly Congress needs to pre-empt the states and localities on a land use issue, beyond bagging a quick political trophy, is unclear, especially when the trend in the legislatures is so pronounced. But it has, which will only further inhibit any thoughtful debate on the issue."

I really agree with this perspective on eminent domain. It's fairly nuanced, and I feel like I've been challenged to think more about the role of the state in taking private property over the last 6 months. It IS interesting to watch Congress take the initiative to prevent states from using eminent domain.