Bill of Rights Institute's video: Reading Kelo v New London Case Excerpts

Can the United States Government take someone’s property and give it to a private developer to further economic development? In this episode of BRI’s Primary Source Close Reads, Joshua Schmid is joined by Dr. Josh Dunn as they discuss excerpts of the Kelo v. New London case pertaining to eminent domain. How does the Fifth Amendment protect private property? What precedent did the ruling of Kelo v. New London set for the future of cases regarding eminent domain? The Bill of Rights and Property: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/units/the-bill-of-rights-and-property Kelo v. New London: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/lessons/kelo-v-new-london-2005 About Dr. Joshua Dunn: Joshua Dunn is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science and Director of the Center for the Study of Government and the Individual at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He has research and teaching interests in public law, education policy, and political theory. His books include "Complex Justice: The Case of Missouri v. Jenkins," "From Schoolhouse to Courthouse: The Judiciary's Role in American Education," and "Passing on the Right: Conservative Professors in the Progressive University." About the Bill of Rights Institute: Established in September 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that works to engage, educate, and empower individuals with a passion for the freedom and opportunity that exist in a free society. The Institute develops educational resources and programs for a network of more than 50,000 educators and 70,000 students nationwide. Official Site: http://billofrightsinstitute.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillofRightsInstitute Twitter: https://twitter.com/brinstitute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brinstitute/ BRI Educator Newsletter Sign Up Page: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/newsletter-signup