https://reason.com/volokh/2026/01/28/more-historical-evidence-showing-that-the-public-use-clause-of-the-fifth-amendment-does-not-allow-takings-that-transfer-property-to-private-parties/
Harvard law Prof. Maureen Brady uncovers relevant evidence from late-nineteenth century state constitutional conventions.
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