Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution

On June 23, 2005, the Supreme Court ruled in Kelo v. New London that the “public use” provision of the “Takings Clause” of the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution permits the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes that provide a public benefit. The case involved an economic development plan for the City of New London, Connecticut, which wanted to take a blighted area of 90 acres and revitalize it by permitting the land to be used by a private pharmaceutical company. The city’s plan argued that the new development could stimulate the economy via job creation and encourage public access to the waterfront. The problem was that the land was occupied by homes belonging to citizens. Most of these homeowners agreed to sell their homes, but seven did not. The case eventually went up to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the city. In the position of The City of New London, Connecticut, summarize your arguments.