Other Publications

The Institute for Justice produces original research and its legal experts write reports to inform public policy debates on property rights. Printed versions of many of these publications are also available in our online store.

Property Rights Studies

Forfeiting Justice: How Texas Police and Prosecutors Cash In On Seized Property
By Scott Bullock and Dick M. Carpenter II, Ph.D.
November 2010

Policing for Profit: The Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture
By Marian R. Williams, Ph.D.
Jefferson E. Holcomb, Ph.D.
Tomislav V. Kovandzic, Ph.D.
Scott Bullock
March 2010

Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage
By Scott Bullock and Jeff Benedict
Produced by the Center of the American Experiment
March 2010

Empire State Eminent Domain: Robin Hood in Reverse
By Dick Carpenter, Ph.D., and John K. Ross
January 2010

Building Empires, Destroying Homes: Eminent Domain Abuse in New York
October 2009

THE DIRTY DOZEN: How Twelve Supreme Court Cases Radically Expanded Government and Eroded Freedom
Written and produced by the Center of the American Experiment
September 2009

The Truth About Times Square
By William J. Stern
April 2009

They Want to Erase Us Out: The Faces of Eminent Domain Abuse in Texas
By Matt Miller
January 2009

Perspectives on Eminent Domain Abuse: Baltimore's Flawed Renaissance The Failure of Plan-Control-Subsidize Redevelopment
By Stephen J.K. Walters and Louis Miserendino
June 2008

Not for Sale: Activists nationwide have used the Eminent Domain Abuse Survival Guide and DVD to successfully fight illegitimate land-grabs. The Survival Guide is designed to be a comprehensive roadmap for any grassroots battle against eminent domain for private development.

Doomsday? No Way:
Economic Trends and Post-Kelo Eminent Domain Reform

50 State Report Card; Tracking Eminent Domain Reform Legislation since Kelo

Victimizing the Vulnerable
The Demographics of Eminent Domain Abuse

Perspectives on Eminent Domain Abuse: Development Without Eminent Domain Foundation of Freedom Inspires Urban Growth By Curt Pringle, Mayor of the City of Anaheim

Perspectives on Eminent Domain Abuse: Eminent Domain & African Americans What is the Price of the Commons?
By Mindy Thompson Fullilove, MD

Dreher and Echeverria: Disinformation & Errors on Eminent Domain A Response to Kelo’s Unanswered Questions (download in PDF)

A False Sense of Security: The Potential for Eminent Domain Abuse in Washington (download in PDF)
by William R. Maurer

Opening the Floodgates: Eminent Domain Abuse in a Post-Kelo World
by Dana Berliner

Redevelopment Wrecks: 20 Failed Projects Involving Eminent Domain Abuse


	Myths and Realities of Eminent Domain Abuse: In the debate over eminent domain abuse, municipalities and developers often advance myths in defense of the government’s use of this power for private commercial development. response to those myths, the Castle Coalition offers something far more compelling—the truth. (download in PDF)

	Policing and Prosecuting for Profit: Arizona’s Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Violate Basic Due Process Protections by Tim Keller

	Public Power Private Gain - A study of Eminent Domain Abuse by Dana Berliner