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Judge Stops Town’s Illegal Eminent Domain Move | Providence News
A federal court just blocked Johnston, Rhode Island’s illegal attempt to seize a family’s 31-acre property via eminent domain, ruling the town skipped critical legal steps and overstepped its authority. The Santoro family, who proposed building affordable housing, called the move a “physical assault” by the government. The mayor had openly opposed the housing project and pushed for a public safety complex on the land. Though the town council voted to proceed with eminent domain, the judge found Rhode Island law required state delegation — which Johnston never obtained — and declared the town…
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