Eminent Domain

Hundreds of Nashville residents attended public hearings opposing proposed data centers near the Nashville Zoo and Fisk University, citing environmental and health concerns. Mayor Freddie O'Connell disputed developer DC Blox's claims as 'inaccurate' and introduced legislation to acquire the zoo-adjacent land via eminent domain.

Nashville mayor Freddie O'Connell plans to use eminent domain to prevent a data center from being built near the Nashville Zoo. The move aims to block the development using government power of eminent domain.

Miami-Dade County commissioners voted 12-1 to use eminent domain to acquire nearly 10 acres on Fisher Island for a fuel facility supplying PortMiami. Commissioner Raquel Regalado opposed the move, citing concerns about inheriting an aging infrastructure, while others argued upgrading the site is more cost-effective. The decision follows unsuccessful negotiations and will trigger a 30-day statutory negotiation period with property owners.

The Environmental Integrity Project documented Louisiana's leadership in planned carbon capture and sequestration projects. The article critiques the industry's reliance on government subsidies, eminent domain, and risk transfers to citizens, arguing that economic viability depends on public support rather than market forces.

A utility giant with a $16 billion expansion plan is using eminent domain to seize over 30 homes in Georgia to build data centers for AI infrastructure. Residents are losing their properties with minimal recourse, sparking public outrage over the land seizure process.

The Trump administration is pressuring Texas landowners to cooperate with border wall construction, threatening to use eminent domain if necessary. The rushed process has caused frustration among residents, ranchers, and the tourism industry due to inaccurate surveys and environmental waivers.