Is eminent domain constitutional?

The answer to whether or not eminent domain is constitutional in Nebraska depends on the interpretation of specific state legislation and the United States Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause. In Nebraska, the answer is yes; eminent domain is constitutional. This was most recently examined in 2015 when the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that Nebraska’s constitutional language and statutes that related to eminent domain did not deny the right of private property owners from seeking just compensation for their property. Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled that while the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause does not explicitly identify eminent domain as itself constitutional, it does allow for the taking of property for public use, so long as the taking is done in a manner that does not deny the owner their right to just compensation. As a result, eminent domain is constitutional in Nebraska as long as just compensation is provided to property owners.

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