Berman v. Parker

Berman v. Parker is a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case from 1954 that dealt with eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use. The case involved the government's decision to redevelop a blighted area in Washington, D.C., which required the demolition of private homes and businesses. The Court ruled that the government could take private property to improve public welfare, even if it was not strictly for a traditional public use like a roadway. This decision affirmed the government's broad authority to address urban renewal and community development issues, emphasizing greater social benefits.