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yallerdawg

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11. Disputing eminent domain may cost more than the property is worth...

Wed Mar 15, 2017, 10:27 AM

Mar 2017

but the land would still have to be purchased at the assessed fair value.

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that DHS could acquire Flores’ land through eminent domain without compensation. The government would, in fact, have to provide compensation for the land. The Observer regrets the error.

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Trumps Border Wall Sh*t Just Got Real-Texans Receive Notices To Sell Or Have Their Land Taken [View all] babylonsister Mar 2017 OP

Is the wall waterproof? greymattermom Mar 2017 #1

I have been asking this question a number of times here at DU.... chelsea0011 Mar 2017 #6

how do you build one ohheckyeah Mar 2017 #37

In many places you can wade across the Rio Grande unless Ilsa Mar 2017 #30

Simple solution brooklynite Mar 2017 #41

If the same ACoE contractors or their affilieates that "repaired" the pre-Katrina levy are used.... haele Mar 2017 #49

Imagine if President Obama had seized people's lands. Jail time! Initech Mar 2017 #2

OR, simply tried to enforce federal law? Cosmocat Mar 2017 #9

Oh yeah? world wide wally Mar 2017 #10

Her name is Salinas, so she is probably screwed Motley13 Mar 2017 #3

That is what I thought. nt Blue_true Mar 2017 #48

LOL, that'll be popular in Texas! FSogol Mar 2017 #4

The "Secure Fence Act of 2006'' panader0 Mar 2017 #5

An attempt to deflect blame? hexola Mar 2017 #8

as I understand it Thomas Hurt Mar 2017 #35

This wont fly at all, eminent domain here in Texas is a serious offense ... even if its legal uponit7771 Mar 2017 #7

Unless you're building a pipeline TexasBushwhacker Mar 2017 #43

Disputing eminent domain may cost more than the property is worth... yallerdawg Mar 2017 #11

Well, in their minds... Wounded Bear Mar 2017 #15

well, those who voted for the 'wall' heaven05 Mar 2017 #12

Dun dun dun Jonny Appleseed Mar 2017 #13

Brah....takings is a 5th A issue. nt msanthrope Mar 2017 #52

They'll use 'eminent domain'... WePurrsevere Mar 2017 #55

Make Texas pay for the wall. safeinOhio Mar 2017 #14

Ahhhh NO MagickMuffin Mar 2017 #25

Can the ACLU help? Equinox Moon Mar 2017 #16

That was my first thought Rural_Progressive Mar 2017 #24

Trump's Folly will also cut right through Tohono O'odham sacred land. Tanuki Mar 2017 #17

They're screwed. We always get screwed--especially with this Orange Horror. Treaties mean catbyte Mar 2017 #31

You should post this on First Amer forum. Panich52 Mar 2017 #42

January? Aviation Pro Mar 2017 #18

good point-- could be a real estate scam Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #20

WTF-- who is giving these notices? The wall is insane, whoever is writing these notices is insane Fast Walker 52 Mar 2017 #19

Even with a wall, you STILL NEED the hi-tech surveillance and presence of Border Patrol. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2017 #21

Eminent domain has existed forever Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #22

Oh, my... Christmas just came for some Texas law firms... TygrBright Mar 2017 #23

That's gonna be real popular. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2017 #26

Why is the letter to Salinas dated 1/12/17, eight days BEFORE Trump took office? Lurks Often Mar 2017 #27

Good question Panich52 Mar 2017 #40

DISGUSTING...SMDH. And the irony, many of these land owners probably voted for this asswipe iluvtennis Mar 2017 #28

The jackboots are on the march.. defacto7 Mar 2017 #29

Here's a 25 foot rope ladder: Ilsa Mar 2017 #32

Vote Republican!!!!!! mikeysnot Mar 2017 #33

She might as well take the money because she's going to lose the land anyway. Vinca Mar 2017 #34

"related improvements" Those are Republicans "for Profit" detention camps for millions of people. Sunlei Mar 2017 #36

Bet those FREEDOM & CHOICE-loving Texans are gonna love THAT! PsychoBabble Mar 2017 #38

Item abt floodplain deserves more attn Panich52 Mar 2017 #39

Texans will do what Texans do best cagefreesoylentgreen Mar 2017 #44

Texan Viewpoint Feathery Scout Mar 2017 #45

They voted for it... lame54 Mar 2017 #46

That's a pretty broad brush you have there. nt babylonsister Mar 2017 #50

extremely broad... lame54 Mar 2017 #51

Then this is for you, about Texans (though not on border): babylonsister Mar 2017 #54

When and what is the 2nd amendment for if not March, 2017? rgbecker Mar 2017 #47

This is making America great! jpak Mar 2017 #53

Some won't try to cross it. Some will try to damage it and maybe even breach it "for fun." RadiationTherapy Mar 2017 #56

Lol! Now, they wanted that wall, right? Or am I remembering that incorrectly? Squinch Mar 2017 #57

Let's Eminent Domain Mar-a-Largo,enough rock in that monstrosity to keep the Trumps INSIDE ... raven mad Mar 2017 #58

So Trump wants to flood neighborhoods, possibly, and kill people? Solly Mack Mar 2017 #59

I was listening to NPR TexasBushwhacker Mar 2017 #60

trump voters? wow.. what a shit fest FUBAR. Cha Mar 2017 #61